| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 142, vol. III, September 18, 1886
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| Original Publication |
Edinburgh: William and Robert Chambers, 1853.
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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 collection of articles and essays edited by R. Chambers (Secundus) and published during the late 19th century. This publication covers a diverse range of topics including literature, medical treatments, cultural insights, and social commentary, reflecting the educational trends of the Victorian era. The journal aims to entertain as well as inform readers about various scientific and artistic advancements of its time. The content of the journal provides readers with fascinating insights into medical practices such as massage, tracing its historical roots from ancient civilizations through to contemporary methods in the late 19th century. It also weaves narratives about the cultural dynamics of British society, as seen through the lens of its contributors. Notable sections discuss the beauty of nature, interviews with historical figures, and even reflections on various colloquial expressions from specific regions like Ulster. Overall, the journal serves as a time capsule, capturing the intellectual and cultural currents of its era while also providing practical knowledge applicable to its readers. (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. |
74146 |
| Release Date |
Jul 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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