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Various |
| Title |
International Weekly Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science - Volume 1, No. 9, August 26, 1850
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, William Flis, the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team, and Cornell University
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| Summary |
"International Weekly Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science - Volume 1, No. 9" is a periodical published in the mid-19th century that compiles various essays, reviews, and articles on topics related to literature, art, and science. This particular volume features a range of subjects, such as numismatic archaeology, contemporary Hungarian horsemen known as Csikos, and an exploration of Persian religious structures, marking the period’s fascination with both cultural heritage and current societal issues. The opening of this compilation covers several engaging topics that reflect the intellectual currents of its time. It begins with an overview of a comprehensive numismatic work completed in Paris, highlighting significant coins and medals throughout history. It then transitions to an insightful depiction of the Csikos of Hungary, outlining their unique relationship with horses and their traditional role in herding. Following this, the discourse shifts to the prevailing religious landscape in Persia, showcasing various sects and their beliefs. This mixture of articles offers readers a glimpse into the varied cultural, historical, and scientific discussions taking place in the 1850s, illustrating the breadth of interests in the intersecting realms of literature, art, and science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Science -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Art -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13797 |
| Release Date |
Oct 19, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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