Author |
Various |
Title |
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 52, Vol. I, December 27, 1884
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: William and Robert Chambers,1853.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 63.6 (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 periodical publication edited by R. Chambers during the late 19th century, specifically in the 1880s. This journal represents a collection of articles encompassing various subjects, including stories about social issues, literature, science, and cultural commentary from that era. The journal aims to provide readers with a broad understanding of contemporary thought and events through engaging narratives and informative discourse. The content includes a poignant narrative titled "The Story of Abe," which recounts the experiences of a skilled blacksmith and carpenter during and after slavery in the United States. Abe's struggles for freedom, his tumultuous journey under a cruel master, Hartley, and his determination to reunite with his wife highlight the tenacity of the human spirit against the backdrop of slavery's harsh realities. Additionally, the journal features various literary essays and casual pieces that reflect societal norms and scientific advancements of the time, along with anecdotal evidence of animal behavior and native medical practices in India. Altogether, this publication offers rich insights into the lives, struggles, and ambitions of individuals, as well as the broader narratives shaping the contemporary landscape of the late Victorian 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. |
66748 |
Release Date |
Nov 16, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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