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Various |
| Editor |
Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 |
| Editor |
Chambers, William, 1800-1883 |
| Title |
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 745, April 6, 1878
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 745, April 6, 1878" is a periodical publication that combines elements of literature, science, and art, likely written in the late 19th century. This monthly journal often features engaging essays, articles, and narratives that reflect on historical themes, contemporary issues of the time, and artistic endeavors. In this issue, a narrative titled "Borlum" dives into the historical Jacobite rebellion through the lens of a military figure, Brigadier Mackintosh of Borlum, exploring themes of defiance and the consequences of political turmoil in Scotland. The opening of this installment sets the stage with a nostalgic recollection of the protagonist's childhood memories in Peebles, where an effigy named Borlum, a representation of the brigadier, became an object of playful cruelty among schoolchildren. This backdrop leads into a more profound examination of the Jacobite rebellion of 1715, detailing the audacity and unfortunate fate of Borlum and his clan amidst political upheaval. The narrative elicits both a sense of historical reflection and a critique of societal values, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader historical commentary on the struggles of the Jacobites and their legacies. The blend of personal memory and historical recapitulation captivates the reader's attention while setting a context for the political entanglements of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63031 |
| Release Date |
Aug 24, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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