The Chautauquan, Vol. 05, January 1885, No. 4
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"The Chautauquan, Vol. 05, January 1885, No. 4" is a monthly magazine designed to promote true culture and serve as the organ of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, written in the late 19th century. This publication contains a variety of articles and essays that touch on topics ranging from temperance and the cost of intemperance, Sunday readings, aspects of ancient Greek life, scientific studies in cooking, and various other subjects. Its
content aims to encourage intellectual growth and cultural enrichment among its readers. The beginning of "The Chautauquan" presents a diverse range of articles covering significant social issues and cultural elements. One standout piece discusses the "Temperance Teachings of Science," focusing on the detrimental impacts of alcohol on society, health, and economy—arguing for the need for a prohibitionist approach to combat the "poison vice." The opening also includes Sunday readings that emphasize spirituality and gratitude toward God, providing moral reflections intended for self-examination. Furthermore, it introduces glimpses of ancient Greek life, highlighting the societal norms and values that defined the public and private lives of Greek citizens. This richness in content sets the tone for a publication that seeks to engage its audience in thoughtful discourse ahead of its detailed articles and essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle |
|---|---|
| Author | Chautauqua Institution |
| Editor | Flood, Theodore L., 1842- |
| Title | The Chautauquan, Vol. 05, January 1885, No. 4 |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Chautauqua Institution -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55251 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 651 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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