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Various |
| Title |
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 14, Vol. I, April 5, 1884
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chambers%27s_Edinburgh_Journal
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| Credits |
Susan Skinner, Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No.…" is a periodical publication established by William and Robert Chambers in the early 19th century, specifically in the 1830s. This journal consists of various articles covering a diverse range of topics such as literature, science, and art, and provides insights into different societal issues and cultural reflections that were relevant during the Victorian era. It serves an educational and entertaining purpose, aiming to engage readers with informative content while also catering to popular interests. The content of this particular issue delves into diverse subjects, predominantly focusing on the multifaceted significance of gold in society. It explores gold's intrinsic value, historical contexts, and its pivotal role as a standard of wealth and currency across cultures. The journal also features fictional narratives, including a chapter from Charles Gibbon's story about the aspirations of characters like Philip and Madge, who dream of creating a cooperative society that transcends social classes. The volume combines analytical discourse with storytelling, providing readers with rich discussions on economic principles while weaving in tales of personal ambition and societal commentary relevant to 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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Text |
| EBook-No. |
65338 |
| Release Date |
May 14, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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