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Title:
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 437
Volume 17, New Series, May 15, 1852
Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 437" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This journal is a compilation of essays covering a range of topics that reflect social, cultural, and moral issues of the time, with particular attention given to the lives of ordinary people, such as crossing-sweepers. The publication seems to aim at educating and informing its readers while also providing commentary on contemporary societal norms. The opening portion of the journal delves into the profession of street sweepers in London, exploring their roles, struggles, and the socio-economic changes that have affected their livelihoods. It classifies the sweepers into different categories such as professional, morning, occasional, and others, highlighting their unique experiences and interactions with the city population. The essays not only provide vivid descriptions of these individuals but also paint a broader picture of urban life, the value of work, and a moral framework that underlines the significance of all occupations, regardless of their societal status. Overall, the text sets a reflective tone on the daily workings of life in the city, emphasizing both the dignity of labor and the complexities of social class. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 18898
Published: Jul 23, 2006
Downloads: 123
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. 437
Volume 17, New Series, May 15, 1852
Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 437" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This journal is a compilation of essays covering a range of topics that reflect social, cultural, and moral issues of the time, with particular attention given to the lives of ordinary people, such as crossing-sweepers. The publication seems to aim at educating and informing its readers while also providing commentary on contemporary societal norms. The opening portion of the journal delves into the profession of street sweepers in London, exploring their roles, struggles, and the socio-economic changes that have affected their livelihoods. It classifies the sweepers into different categories such as professional, morning, occasional, and others, highlighting their unique experiences and interactions with the city population. The essays not only provide vivid descriptions of these individuals but also paint a broader picture of urban life, the value of work, and a moral framework that underlines the significance of all occupations, regardless of their societal status. Overall, the text sets a reflective tone on the daily workings of life in the city, emphasizing both the dignity of labor and the complexities of social class. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 18898
Published: Jul 23, 2006
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.