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Various |
| Title |
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 15, Vol. I, April 12, 1884
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
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 edited by R. Chambers that emerged in the late Victorian era, specifically in the 1880s. This journal serves as a literary and scientific collection, presenting a plethora of topics related to literature, natural sciences, and societal observations. The content often includes essays, articles, and illustrations aimed at a general reading audience, appealing to contemporary interests in both art and science. The various contributions in this journal explore a range of subjects, from the beauty and intricacies of nature surrounding London, as articulated by Richard Jefferies, to the behaviors and adaptations of local fauna. Other entries dive into the everyday lives of rural communities, discussing interactions between city dwellers and the countryside. Additionally, the journal highlights issues pertaining to health and sanitation, as well as reflections on human behavior and superstition. The blend of personal narratives, scientific reflection, and social commentary presents a vivid tableau of life in that period, drawing the reader into both the practical and whimsical aspects of the world. (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. |
65389 |
| Release Date |
May 20, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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