The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 28, May 20, 1897
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"The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 28, May 20, 1897" is a weekly newspaper intended for children, published under the ownership of William Beverley Harison during the late 19th century. This publication serves as an educational platform that aims to keep young readers informed about significant current events and topics of interest occurring around the globe, blending news with appealing illustrations and engaging stories.
In this particular edition, several notable subjects are covered, including the opening ceremonies of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, which celebrated the state's admission to the Union, complete with a message from President McKinley. The paper details recent earthquakes in the Leeward Islands, tensions regarding Japanese immigration in Hawaii, and updates on the war efforts in Cuba and the Philippines. It also includes an account of Chief Joseph of the Nez Percés Indians advocating for the rights of his people. The edition further discusses various international relations, including the rejection of a treaty with Great Britain and military conscription issues involving American citizens abroad. Through its formatted style, the publication combines informative content with kid-friendly language, making complex events accessible and engaging for its readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 28, May 20, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.(www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | History, Modern -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15613 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-15613-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 404 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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