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HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE interests all young readers by its carefully selected variety of themes and their well-considered treatment. It contains the best serial and short stories, valuable articles on scientific subjects and travel, historical and biographical sketches, papers on athletic sports and games, stirring poems, etc., contributed by the brightest and most famous writers. Its illustrations are numerous and excellent. Occasional Supplements of especial interest to Parents and Teachers will be a feature of the forthcoming volume, which will comprise fiftythree weekly numbers. Every line in the paper is subjected to the most rigid editorial scrutiny in order that nothing harmful may enter its columns.

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Vol. IX. begins November 1, 1887.

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