| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Chambers's Journal of popular literature, science, and art, fifth series, no. 133, vol. III, July 17, 1886
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| Original Publication |
Edinburgh: William and Robert Chambers, 1853.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.5 (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 published in the late 19th century, specifically in July 1886. This journal features a blend of articles that span various genres, including literature, social commentary, and natural history, reflecting the intellectual curiosities of the time. The content addresses societal issues and human interest stories, such as the plight of shop-assistants, along with contributions from various authors, showcasing a mixture of factual insights and narrative storytelling. The journal includes discussions on contemporary topics like modern slavery as exemplified by the working conditions of shop-assistants, offering a critique of labor practices that highlight long working hours and poor treatment of employees. It also presents fictional narratives that delve into human relationships and historical events, such as a tale set during the English Civil War, exploring themes of loyalty and sacrifice. Each piece reveals a snapshot of societal attitudes and struggles during the period, inviting readers to reflect on both the literary artistry and the pressing social issues of the time. (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. |
72547 |
| Release Date |
Dec 30, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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