| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Harper's Young People, October 24, 1882
An Illustrated Weekly
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Annie R. McGuire
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| Summary |
"Harper's Young People, October 24, 1882" by Various is a periodical publication likely produced during the late 19th century. This collection features a variety of stories, poems, and articles aimed at engaging and educating young readers. In its opening portion, the publication introduces a heartwarming tale titled "Carbo: His Story," exploring themes of friendship between humans and animals, while also touching upon community and compassion. The opening of "Harper's Young People" presents a narrative in which a local train passenger meets an engineer and his pet monkey, Carbo, a character with a rich backstory. The engineer recounts how Carbo was once a clever coal salesman, leading to a series of events after a tragic fire that left his owner homeless. The engineer's tale reveals the compassion of the railway workers, who fundraise for the widow by raffling off Carbo, turning him into a symbol of community support and redemption. This blend of nostalgic storytelling and moral lessons makes the opening segment engaging, setting the tone for an anthology that both entertains and imparts values to its young audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Children's periodicals, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59660 |
| Release Date |
Jun 2, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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