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Various |
| Title |
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 398, November 14, 1829
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Andy Jewell, David King, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 398,…" is a literary periodical compiled by various contributors, likely published during the early 19th century. This book serves as both a scientific publication and a collection of essays, featuring topics that revolve around natural history, literature, and cultural observations of the time. It provides an interesting blend between entertainment and education for its readers, reflective of the period's fascination with nature and detailed illustrations. The content of this volume covers a variety of themes, including an examination of the praying mantis and the branched starfish, offering insights into their behaviors and characteristics. Additionally, it includes essays on the significance of cats in historical contexts and anecdotes about administration of justice in ancient Egypt. There are also personal letters and poems, as well as commentaries on societal customs and the life in settlements. The narrative, while informative, often contains an engaging and playful tone, making it accessible and enjoyable for readers interested in Victorian culture and natural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11433 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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