The Harmsworth Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1898-1899 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | The Harmsworth Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1898-1899 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Richard Tonsing, Victorian/Edwardian Pictorial Magazines, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Harmsworth Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1898-1899" by Various is a Victorian-era periodical that combines journalism, storytelling, and illustrations, typical of late 19th-century publications. This issue features a mixture of articles discussing railway disasters, short stories, poetry, and various illustrations, revealing the social interests and literary styles of the time. It promises both factual recounts of historical events and engaging fictional narratives, catering to a diverse readership. The opening of this particular volume begins with an article examining notable railway accidents in Britain, highlighting both the advancements in safety measures and the tragedies that still occur. The author discusses various incidents, like the Heathfield accident and the Armagh disaster, detailing the mechanics of each event along with the human experiences involved, from deliverance to calamity. This sets the stage for a blend of cautionary tales and dramatic retellings that characterize the magazine's approach to storytelling, drawing readers into a world where both innovation and disaster coexist on the rails. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | London (England) -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49796 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 34 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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