Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 429 by Various
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 |
| Editor | Chambers, William, 1800-1883 |
| Title |
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 429 Volume 17, New Series, March 20, 1852 |
| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Summary | "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 429" by Various is a historical publication written in the mid-19th century. This journal serves as a periodical featuring a diverse range of topics, including social commentary, scientific advancements, and tales of morality, reflecting the intellectual climate of the time. The collection presents a blend of optimistic forecasts about scientific progress along with stark critiques of social issues, indicating a rich dialogue on the hopes and challenges of contemporary society. At the start of this issue, the authors discuss the contradictions of the current age, highlighting the coexistence of remarkable scientific advances and persistent social problems. The opening portion delves into projections for future developments, particularly in transportation and communication, as seen in the envisioned railway connections from Europe to Asia and the advent of electric telegraphs. Then it shifts focus to the darker aspects of society, including the issues of poverty, legal ineffectiveness, and social reforms, suggesting a call for greater earnestness in addressing these pressing concerns. Following this, a fictional narrative about wreckers in Brittany introduces moral dimensions, emphasizing the contrast between a life of crime and an attempt at redemption through familial bonds, particularly featuring the character of Madeleine, who wishes to break away from her father's oppressive legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17303 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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