The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 26, May 6, 1897
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"The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 26, May 6, 1897" is a weekly newspaper designed specifically for children, published by William Beverley Harison during the late 19th century. This publication serves as an educational resource, aiming to keep young readers informed about current events, history, and scientific topics in an engaging and accessible manner. The publication likely reflects the burgeoning interest in children's literature
and education that characterized this era. The issue of "The Great Round World" from May 6, 1897, covers various significant global events, including the war between Greece and Turkey and the ongoing struggle for Cuban independence from Spanish rule. It presents updates on military strengths, political maneuvers, and the implications of international relations. From the Greek advance to the Turks to the complications arising in Cuba due to General Weyler’s actions, the narrative highlights the complexities of geopolitical dynamics at the time. The publication also touches on environmental occurrences such as flooding in the Mississippi River, the seal fisheries dispute in Bering Sea, and the unrest in Brazil. Each story is written to engage young readers with history and current affairs in a manner that encourages thoughtful discussion and curiosity about the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 26, May 6, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | History, Modern -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15518 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 343 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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