Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 70, No. 434, December, 1851 by Various
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"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 70, No. 434, December, 1851" by Various is a historical periodical written in the mid-19th century. This volume is part of a long-running magazine known for a wide range of topics, including commentary on political, social, and literary issues of the time, alongside fiction and essays. The contents of this issue hint at a mix of serious analyses, tales from history, and discussions on current events that would
have engaged and shaped public opinion during that era. The beginning of this magazine presents various articles, including an observant piece directed toward shopkeepers regarding the state of the economy and their potential role in judging its prosperity. The text reflects on the disconnect between the optimistic political statements of the time and the lived experiences of the common people, particularly shopkeepers who interact directly with the public. It then sets the stage for a story titled "The Jew’s Legacy," beginning with a journal entry from Major Flinders, detailing incidents during the Siege of Gibraltar, thus providing readers with glimpses of personal struggles against the backdrop of a significant historical event. This blend of commentary and narrative serves to draw readers into the social and political dynamics of the 1850s as they are presented in the articles and tales within this issue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 70, No. 434, December, 1851 |
| Credits |
Produced by Brendan OConnor, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Scotland -- Periodicals |
| Subject | England -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44491 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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