Harper's Young People, August 16, 1881 An Illustrated Weekly

"Harper's Young People, August 16, 1881" by Various is a children's magazine from the late 1800s that includes stories, poems, and educational pieces. This issue presents an exciting tale of two friends, Sam and Tom, whose boating excursion becomes a test of courage and clever thinking when they find themselves in a dangerous situation that gets them into trouble. The story of them getting saved by a buoy teaches the value of friendship and bravery during a crisis. Alongside, there are educational articles, such as one that teaches young readers how to tell the difference between poisonous plants and harmless ones, so children can respect nature and the world around them. All the tales, verses, and informational texts here create an interesting mix of fun and facts meant to expand children's knowledge and support their character development.