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Title: Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 749, May 4, 1878
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 749, May 4, 1878" is a periodical published by William and Robert Chambers during the late 19th century. This edition represents a collection of articles addressing various subjects, including literature, science, and social issues, indicative of the Enlightenment values and cultural inquiries characteristic of the time. The likely topic of this issue is an exploration of societal and moral questions, particularly concerning charity, poverty, and the state of urban life. The contents of this particular issue cover several poignant discussions, starting with a critical examination of the "Power of Draw," which conveys the attractive force that leads individuals towards cities and urban centers, sometimes resulting in a dependence on charity rather than self-effort. Further, the narrative delves into the effects of indiscriminate charity on the impoverished, suggesting that such actions may inadvertently perpetuate cycles of poverty and idleness. It also features a mix of stories, such as a mysterious and melodramatic account involving a dying woman revealing a troubling family secret, along with essays about the American prairies and the experiences of those living on the frontier. These narratives collectively reflect the socio-economic challenges of the period, and the journal serves as a window into the prevailing thoughts and knowledge of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 63507
Published: Oct 20, 2020
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 749, May 4, 1878
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 749, May 4, 1878" is a periodical published by William and Robert Chambers during the late 19th century. This edition represents a collection of articles addressing various subjects, including literature, science, and social issues, indicative of the Enlightenment values and cultural inquiries characteristic of the time. The likely topic of this issue is an exploration of societal and moral questions, particularly concerning charity, poverty, and the state of urban life. The contents of this particular issue cover several poignant discussions, starting with a critical examination of the "Power of Draw," which conveys the attractive force that leads individuals towards cities and urban centers, sometimes resulting in a dependence on charity rather than self-effort. Further, the narrative delves into the effects of indiscriminate charity on the impoverished, suggesting that such actions may inadvertently perpetuate cycles of poverty and idleness. It also features a mix of stories, such as a mysterious and melodramatic account involving a dying woman revealing a troubling family secret, along with essays about the American prairies and the experiences of those living on the frontier. These narratives collectively reflect the socio-economic challenges of the period, and the journal serves as a window into the prevailing thoughts and knowledge of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
Editor: Chambers, William, 1800-1883
EBook No.: 63507
Published: Oct 20, 2020
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.