Harper's Young People, October 24, 1882 An Illustrated Weekly

"Harper's Young People, October 24, 1882" by Various is a collection of writings for young readers from the late 1800s that includes stories and poems designed to teach lessons. A featured chronicle titled "Carbo: His Story" kicks off the magazine. The backstory tells the story of when a train passenger meets an engineer who shares the narrative of his close bond with his pet monkey, Carbo. Once a coal salesman, Carbo’s life took an unexpected turn after a fire that left his owner without a home. The engineer shares how the kind railway workers showed unity and raised money for the widow by holding a raffle for Carbo, transforming him into a symbol of community support.