Harper's Young People was an illustrated weekly publication for children that included serialized and one-off short stories, tales from history, poetry, puzzles, and other fun. This particular issue, published on March 16, 1880, contains stories of a young sailor's difficult work in the furnace room, travels with a serious friend in foreign lands, hunting hippopotamuses in Africa, a lesson in nature sketching, the conclusion of Biddy O'Dolan's story, and much more.