Harper's Young People, May 31, 1881 An Illustrated Weekly

"Harper's Young People, May 31, 1881" by Various is a periodical for young readers from the 1800's, filled with stories and articles designed to educate and entertain. Exploring themes of friendship, courage, and growing up, this edition introduces Slack Limestone who tells the story of Philip Thompson, a young boy who, despite a physical challenge, shows incredible bravery by hiding a fugitive named Hardwick, who used to bully him. The story highlights the moral concept of treating others with kindness, even when they haven't been kind to you, and shows the difficulties faced by Philip and his mother, Alice, including big sacrifices, as they deal with societal pressures and ideas about what is right and wrong.