The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 2, No. 24, June 16, 1898
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bishop, Julia Truitt |
| 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 |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.6 (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. | 18746 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18746-4 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 460 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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