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Harper's Young People, October 4, 1881: An Illustrated Weekly
Author: Various
Bookshelves: Children & Young Adult Reading, Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference, Category: Adventure, Category: Children & Young Adult Reading, Category: Poetry, Category: Short Stories
Summary
"Harper's Young People, October 4, 1881" by Various is a periodical publication that falls under the category of children's literature, specifically aimed at young readers in the late 19th century. This magazine features a variety of stories, poems, and educational content that reflect the time period's themes of adventure, morality, and learning, typical of the Victorian era children's literature. In this particular issue, readers are treated to diverse narratives, including the adventurous exploits of two young girls, Ni-ha-be and Rita, who discover a discarded illustrated magazine belonging to a party of white men while exploring the Apache territory. The publication also features advisory pieces, historical accounts like the tale of Galileo's pendulum, fiction stories such as "Tim and Tip," as well as quaint poems and anecdotes about nature, providing a rounded educational experience. The collection emphasizes moral lessons, friendship, and the spirit of exploration, making it an enriching read for the impressionable minds of its intended audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)