Harper's Young People, March 15, 1881 An Illustrated Weekly

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A young circus apprentice grapples with a stern instructor as he learns the ropes, dreaming of home amid the sawdust and spectacle.

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Children & Young Adult Reading Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference

Released

2014-03-16

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Summary

"Harper's Young People, March 15, 1881" by Various is a children's periodical from the late 1800s that contains stories and pictures meant for kids. Within its pages is a continuing story called "Toby Tyler; or, Ten Weeks with a Circus" by James Otis, which details a boy's life in a circus. In this chapter, Toby starts learning to ride horses with Mr. Castle as his teacher. Things aren't as fun as Toby thought they'd be, as he deals with a tough teacher. The story displays Toby's efforts, the difficulties faced with growing up, and the want to be free, especially since Toby misses home a lot. It begins Toby's story involving dreams, strength, and adventure.