Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 725, November…
"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 725, November" is a periodical publication likely created in the late 19th century. This issue offers a blend of narratives, scientific observations, and cultural reflections, with a particular focus on enlightening readers through diverse topics that resonate with the zeitgeist of the era, including social stories and personal experiences of ordinary individuals. The opening portion introduces the story of Mrs. Waters, an engaging
old woman known as a "knocker-up," whose profession involved waking people up for work before the advent of alarm clocks. As the narrator recounts their meeting, Mrs. Waters shares her life story, detailing how she built her independence through her unique line of work. Despite her initially brusque demeanor, she reveals warmth and kindness as she describes her experiences and successes in this unconventional role, all while juxtaposing her life choices with those of her invalid husband and inspiring readers with her resilience and resourcefulness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 |
| Editor | Chambers, William, 1800-1883 |
| Title | Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 725, November 17, 1877 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50841 |
| Release Date | Jan 4, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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