The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 480, March…
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"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 480, March…" is a periodical publication likely created in the early 19th century, during the period of social and literary transformation that characterized the Romantic era. This book is a collection of essays and articles, illustrating a variety of topics ranging from colonial accounts and local histories to poetry and literary criticism. The likely themes encompass exploration, literature, and the cultural context
of the time, presenting readers with an eclectic mix of both entertainment and instruction. The specific content of this volume includes a detailed account of the Swan River Colony in Western Australia, highlighting both its natural beauty and the challenges faced by early settlers. Correspondences from a resident give an honest perspective about the land's agricultural potential and the settlers' experiences, countering exaggerated reports from the colonial press. Additionally, the volume features poetry reflecting on historical and picturesque locations, such as Canterbury and Mount St. Michael, along with scientific discussions, including insights into writing ink's composition. The collection aims to amuse and educate, bridging information about emerging colonies with artistic expressions of contemporary thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 480, March 12, 1831 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12597 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 391 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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