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Various |
| Title |
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 12, No. 32, November, 1873
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 12, No. 32" is a periodical publication released in the early 1870s that encompasses various topics in literature and science. The volume contains a range of articles meant to engage and inform its readers, often blending narrative prose with scientific exploration. The opening segment reveals a fusion of storytelling with history, as it discusses the whimsical legend of a demon named Chamillo and the historical events surrounding Strasburg’s acquisition by Louis XIV. The opening of this volume describes a leisurely journey along the Rhine, during which two characters engage in a conversation rich with lore and legend about the region's past. The narrative introduces Chamillo, a mischievous demon in yellow, who allegedly plays a key role in the historical capture of Strasburg. As the characters explore both the scenery and local tales, the whimsicality of the legend contrasts with the seriousness of the historical context. This blend sets the tone for a publication that seeks to entertain while also providing insights into cultural history, suggesting a diverse collection of articles that could appeal to readers of different interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Science -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24203 |
| Release Date |
Jan 7, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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