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| Author | Various |
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| Title | The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 563, August 25, 1832 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Bill Walker, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 563,…" is a periodical publication from the early 19th century, likely crafted during a time of social and literary reform. It fits into the category of a literary journal, incorporating various essays, illustrations, and topical discussions aimed at entertaining and educating the public. The publication discusses topics related to literature, history, and culture, blending amusement with instruction in a manner characteristic of the era's burgeoning interest in widespread knowledge dissemination. The content in this specific volume focuses on the antiquities of the Peak District in Derbyshire, highlighting architectural remnants such as Beauchief Abbey and historical artifacts like ancient crosses in Eyam and Wheston. It delves into their significance, intertwining local lore with historical fact, examining the socio-cultural impacts of these sites, particularly through the lens of the Great Plague and the characteristics of local architecture. Furthermore, the publication features biographical accounts, such as the life of the French premier M. Casimir Perier, and addresses various societal developments, offering readers insight into the interconnectedness of history, culture, and literature of that time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11862 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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