Chambers's journal of popular literature, science, and art, fifth series, no.…
"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no.…" is a periodical publication by William and Robert Chambers, established in the early 19th century and aimed at a broad readership interested in literature, science, and the arts. This particular volume, which dates back to the late 19th century, covers various topics including fascinating tales of the marvellous, antiquarian accounts, and literary narratives, reflecting the intellectual pursuits of its time. Inthis edition, several articles explore the intersection of science and supernatural phenomena, such as historic reports of meteors interpreted as supernatural events and the cultural context of phenomena misunderstood in earlier societies. The narrative shifts through various anecdotes, from the whimsical tales of meteor sightings to more serious accounts of fear and gambling in the context of societal change. The stories emphasize how evolving scientific understanding reshapes beliefs regarding the marvellous, alongside compelling personal tales and reflections from the author’s era, offering readers a rich tapestry of late Victorian cultural and intellectual history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | Chambers's journal of popular literature, science, and art, fifth series, no. 144, vol. III, October 2, 1886 |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: William and Robert Chambers, 1853. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74500 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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