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"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 51" is a periodical publication edited by R. Chambers (Secundus) from the Chambers family, established in the early 19th century and continued through the late 19th century. This specific issue, published on December 20, 1884, features a mix of articles that encompass literature, scientific observations, and artistic discussions. The journal is likely aimed at an educated public interested in contemporary thought
and popular science alongside cultural commentary of the time. The contents of this particular edition highlight a variety of topics, beginning with an exploration of the plague of locusts in Cyprus and the measures taken to combat them. This section discusses the historical context of locust infestations, detailing government reports and the local population’s experiences with these destructive swarms. Following this segment, the journal includes a narrative continuing the fictional story of Madame De Vigne and her adversary Hector Laroche, illustrating the complex interpersonal dynamics and themes of loyalty and betrayal. Other pieces cover aspects of Persian art, a legacy tale involving a character named Colonel Redgrave, and even imaginative verses celebrating nature. Through its various articles and stories, the journal presents a snapshot of Victorian culture, reflecting societal interests and literary styles of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 51, Vol. I, December 20, 1884 |
| Credits | Susan Skinner, Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66696 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 353 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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