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Title:
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 427
Volume 17, New Series, March 6, 1852
Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 427" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This journal presents a diverse collection of stories, articles, and essays reflecting on contemporary themes, society, and local matters of interest, while also exploring various human experiences and characters. The opening of the journal introduces the establishment of the 'Mother Bunch' public-house, operated by Mr. Peter Bowley, who struggles to attract customers despite a lavish housewarming event. As he grapples with financial difficulties, he has a chance encounter with a patron named Mr. Nogoe, who proposes the idea of forming a mutual-assurance society called 'The Charitable Chums' Benefit Club.' This society quickly grows in popularity as it promises generous benefits, yet it simultaneously highlights the contrasting themes of brotherhood and the all-too-real consequences faced by its members as the narrative unfolds into issues of financial mismanagement and the challenges of maintaining a community spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 17256
Published: Dec 8, 2005
Downloads: 287
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 427
Volume 17, New Series, March 6, 1852
Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 427" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This journal presents a diverse collection of stories, articles, and essays reflecting on contemporary themes, society, and local matters of interest, while also exploring various human experiences and characters. The opening of the journal introduces the establishment of the 'Mother Bunch' public-house, operated by Mr. Peter Bowley, who struggles to attract customers despite a lavish housewarming event. As he grapples with financial difficulties, he has a chance encounter with a patron named Mr. Nogoe, who proposes the idea of forming a mutual-assurance society called 'The Charitable Chums' Benefit Club.' This society quickly grows in popularity as it promises generous benefits, yet it simultaneously highlights the contrasting themes of brotherhood and the all-too-real consequences faced by its members as the narrative unfolds into issues of financial mismanagement and the challenges of maintaining a community spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 17256
Published: Dec 8, 2005
Downloads: 287
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.