Harper's Young People: Free Issues to Read Online
Harper's Young People is a public-domain magazine (from 1879). You can read the issues below free at Project Gutenberg. A weekly American magazine for young readers.
About Harper's Young People
Harper's Young People was a weekly children's magazine published by Harper & Brothers in New York, beginning in 1879. Each issue had serial stories, short tales, poems, games, instructions for hobbies and puzzles. The Project Gutenberg editions let you read whole 1880–1881 issues as they appeared.
Free issues
- Harper's Young People, October 19, 1880Project Gutenberg #29200 · added Jun 22, 2009
- Harper's Young People, March 1, 1881Project Gutenberg #44943 · added Feb 17, 2014
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Is it suitable for children?
Made for children, in the style of the 1880s. Some stories show old attitudes about other cultures, so it is best to read them with a parent or teacher. Suggested age: 8+.
Frequently asked questions
Is Harper's Young People free?
Yes. These issues are public domain and free to read or download at Project Gutenberg.
Who is it for?
Children around 8 and older, and anyone curious about what kids read 140 years ago.
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No. We only link to very old issues that Project Gutenberg lists as public domain, and we credit the source.
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