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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bishop, Julia Truitt |
| Title |
The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 50, October 21, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.(www.pgdp.net) |
| Summary | "The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 50, October 21, 1897" is a historical publication that captures current events from the late 19th century. This periodical dives into significant global happenings, often with a focus on political changes and conflicts. In this particular volume, the spotlight is on geopolitical tensions, particularly in regions like Cuba, the Philippines, and Central America. The content of the publication provides detailed reports on various historical crises and transitions of power. For instance, it discusses the situation in Cuba, where General Weyler's resistance is being challenged by the new Prime Minister Sagasta's efforts to establish Home Rule. Similar tensions are echoed in the Philippines, with reports of soldiers deserting to join rebel forces. The publication also covers political upheavals in Greece, British challenges against tribes in India, and unrest in Central America over boundary disputes related to the Nicaragua Canal. Additionally, it touches on advancements in technology, such as the record-breaking ocean voyage of the "Kaiser Wilhelm the Great", while addressing domestic concerns in the United States regarding city governance and railway franchises. Overall, this volume serves as a snapshot of a tumultuous time in world history, illustrating the interconnectedness of events across continents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 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. | 16031 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 47 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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