Harper's Young People, February 1, 1881 An Illustrated Weekly

"Harper's Young People, February 1, 1881" by Various is a magazine for kids from the late 1800s full of different types of writing, from fun stories to lessons. The stories are made to be fun but also teach good values to young readers. For example, the issue starts with a poem about a girl who feels really proud after baking her first pie. Then, there’s a true story called "Hakon and Ragon" about brave people risking their lives at sea. There's also story that brings the reader back in time to Rome. In the heart of circus life and adventure, there is a focus on the challenges of raising of an obelisk. These stories and more mix imagination, morals, and adventure that are meant to grab the attention of young readers.