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Various |
| Title |
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 134, vol. III, July 24, 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. 134" is a periodical publication edited by R. Chambers (Secundus) and established by William and Robert Chambers in the early 19th century. The journal focuses on a diverse range of topics including literature, science, and art, reflecting the intellectual interests of the Victorian era. The likely topics covered in this particular issue include the influences of European cultures in America, historical insights, and various social commentaries that capture the essence of the time. The content of this edition includes a critical examination of "The Germanisation of America," which discusses the impact of German immigrants on American society and culture, exploring themes of identity and social class distinctions. Additionally, there are narratives that depict the struggles of oppressed groups, such as a dramatic recounting of a planned insurgency among enslaved people, demonstrating their desires for freedom and societal change. Other sections cover topics like the technical education advances at Gordon’s College in Aberdeen, co-operative farming experiments, and an engaging piece on the ecology of weeds, illustrating the varied literary genres present in the publication. Overall, this journal serves as a rich historical artifact, providing readers with a glimpse into the sociocultural landscape of the era. (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. |
72564 |
| Release Date |
Dec 31, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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