The Wide World Magazine, Vol. 22, No. 129, December, 1908 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
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| Title | The Wide World Magazine, Vol. 22, No. 129, December, 1908 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Victorian/Edwardian Pictorial Magazines, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Wide World Magazine, Vol. 22, No. 129, December, 1908" by Various is a historical periodical published during the early 20th century. This volume features a collection of adventure stories, articles, and illustrations that depict explorations, personal accounts, and remarkable journeys from around the world, including tales of survival, exploration, and cultural insights. The publication seeks to engage readers with thrilling narratives and vivid imagery, capturing the spirit of adventure that characterized this period. The opening of this issue begins with "The Terror in the Sanctuary," a Christmas story by Mrs. K. Compton, recounting her chilling experience as a young girl on a Natal estate. On Christmas Eve, while practicing hymns in an open church, she becomes trapped with a massive python, leading to a terrifying encounter where her only defense is the music she plays. The tension escalates as the serpent approaches, culminating in a suspenseful climax that leaves her life in the balance. The narrative captures not just the physical danger she faces, but also the emotional turmoil of being alone and vulnerable in a moment of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Periodicals |
| Subject | English periodicals |
| Subject | Adventure stories -- Periodicals |
| Subject | History, Modern -- 20th century -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53928 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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