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Various |
| Title |
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 75, No. 460, February, 1854
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| Original Publication |
UK: William Blackwood & Sons, 1854.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, Brendan OConnor, Jonathan Ingram, 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 |
"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 75, No. 460, February, 1854" is a historical publication that features a collection of articles and essays written in the mid-19th century. This particular volume includes various topics ranging from travel accounts, like "Abyssinian Aberrations," to discussions on cultural and historical subjects, such as "A Glance at Turkish History" and "Macaulay's Speeches." The magazine showcases a blend of travel writing, social commentary, and literary reviews typical of the era, offering insights into the perspectives of contemporary society. The opening of this volume primarily highlights an article titled "Abyssinian Aberrations," which centers around the adventures of Mansfield Parkyns, an English traveler who immersed himself in the culture of Abyssinia. The text describes his amusing and audacious journey through the region, capturing his whimsical and often satirical observations on the English, the native customs, and the trials of travel in Africa. Parkyns' account reflects both his admiration for and his skepticism of the exotic lifestyles he encounters, making for a lively introduction to a collection that promises a mix of adventure and cultural exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
England -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73438 |
| Release Date |
Apr 21, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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