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Title:
The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 2, No. 24, June 16, 1898
A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls
Note: Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 2, No. 24, June 16, 1898" is a children’s periodical edited for young readers during the late 19th century. This publication includes various articles on current events, aiming to inform younger audiences about significant happenings around the world, particularly regarding the Spanish-American War. The likely theme of the issue revolves around education and awareness of international affairs. In this particular edition, the content covers several critical topics, including Lieutenant Hobson's daring act involving the sinking of the "Merrimac", news from Havana, and updates regarding the ongoing conflict in Cuba and the Philippines. The publication also explores the origin of the Red Cross Society, the significance of the Plimsoll mark for shipping safety, and the complexities of international timekeeping, especially concerning the date line. Further articles provide insights into life in Skaguay, Alaska, and highlight various heroic deeds and grim realities experienced during wartime. Ultimately, "The Great Round World" serves as an educational tool that aims to engage and enlighten its youthful audience about both historical and contemporary global issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Bishop, Julia Truitt
EBook No.: 18746
Published: Jul 3, 2006
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: History, Modern -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 2, No. 24, June 16, 1898
A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls
Note: Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Emmy, Juliet Sutherland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 2, No. 24, June 16, 1898" is a children’s periodical edited for young readers during the late 19th century. This publication includes various articles on current events, aiming to inform younger audiences about significant happenings around the world, particularly regarding the Spanish-American War. The likely theme of the issue revolves around education and awareness of international affairs. In this particular edition, the content covers several critical topics, including Lieutenant Hobson's daring act involving the sinking of the "Merrimac", news from Havana, and updates regarding the ongoing conflict in Cuba and the Philippines. The publication also explores the origin of the Red Cross Society, the significance of the Plimsoll mark for shipping safety, and the complexities of international timekeeping, especially concerning the date line. Further articles provide insights into life in Skaguay, Alaska, and highlight various heroic deeds and grim realities experienced during wartime. Ultimately, "The Great Round World" serves as an educational tool that aims to engage and enlighten its youthful audience about both historical and contemporary global issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Bishop, Julia Truitt
EBook No.: 18746
Published: Jul 3, 2006
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: History, Modern -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.