The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, June 1844 by Various
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"The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, June 1844" by Various is a historical periodical written in the mid-19th century. This publication features a collection of articles, stories, and poetic works reflecting the literary and cultural sentiment of the time, focusing on various themes, including personal anecdotes, social commentary, and imaginative fiction. The specific opening piece, "The Plague at Constantinople," describes an eye-witness account of the devastating effects of the plague in the
mid-nineteenth century. At the start of the magazine, the narrator recounts their personal experience living in Galata, a suburb of Constantinople during the plague epidemic of 1837. The narrative paints a grim picture of the environment plagued by death, isolation, and fear. The narrator describes the quarantine measures they and a small family take to avoid infection while observing the death of many others around them. The vivid descriptions of the suffering, loss, and the emotional toll of the epidemic set a somber tone for the issue, showcasing the human resilience and the impact of disease on both personal and societal levels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Clark, Lewis Gaylord, 1808-1873 |
| Title |
The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, June 1844 Volume 23, Number 6 |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25475 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25475-3 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1014 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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