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Various |
| Title |
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 33, Vol. I, August 16, 1884
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: William and Robert Chambers, 1853.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chambers%27s_Edinburgh_Journal
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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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 (Secundus) and established by William and Robert Chambers in the early 19th century, around the Victorian era. This publication encompasses a diverse range of topics within literature, science, and the arts, aiming to engage a popular audience by presenting accessible insights into various subjects of interest. The contents of this particular issue feature a collection of articles that delve into themes such as the historical significance of cave chapels associated with early Celtic saints, reflections on the nature of thievery in modern society contrasted with historical robberies, and the intricate details of London's medical institutions. It discusses the cave chapels dedicated to saints like St Ninian, exploring their historical contexts, purposes, and the pilgrims' traditions associated with them. Additionally, essays reflect on social issues such as the evolving character of thieves and the societal implications of theft, providing a broad, engaging commentary that combines historical narrative with contemporary observations. Overall, the journal serves as a rich resource of cultural and scientific insights from the period. (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. |
66097 |
| Release Date |
Aug 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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