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Various |
| Title |
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 130, vol. III, June 26, 1886
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| Original Publication |
Edinburgh: 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: 64.2 (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 historical publication edited by R. Chambers (Secundus) and established by William and Robert Chambers in 1832. This particular issue was published in the late 19th century, specifically in 1886. The journal serves as a collection of articles spanning various topics, including scientific advancements, artistic developments, and cultural commentary, reflecting the interests and intellectual discourse of its time. The content of this issue features a diverse array of articles with particular highlights on blockades and blockade-runners during the American Civil War, showcasing the evolving maritime law, economic impacts on trade, and the ingenious methods employed by those attempting to evade blockades. It also touches on several narratives and studies, including an exploration of natural history and previous articles on the importance of scientific inquiry in everyday life. With contributions from various authors, the publication aims to inform and entertain its readership by blending literature with factual reporting on current societal and scientific issues. Overall, it acts as a window into the thoughts and intellectual pursuits of its era, providing rich insights into the cultural landscape of the late 19th century. (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. |
71498 |
| Release Date |
Aug 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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