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"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 128" is a collection of articles and stories edited by R. Chambers (Secundus), published in the late 19th century. This edition from June 12, 1886, likely includes diverse topics ranging from inquiries into extraterrestrial life, particularly focusing on Mars, to discussions on daily life and cultural observations of the time. The journal's content suggests a blend of popular science, literature, and
societal commentary prevalent during the Victorian era. The main articles within this edition explore various themes, such as the possibility of life on Mars, where the author discusses Mars's atmosphere, surface characteristics, and the implications for potential inhabitants. It examines the red planet's land and sea distributions while speculating on the evolutionary status of Martians, drawing parallels to human traits. Other sections include narratives that touch on social interactions, etiquette, and character sketches, such as the story of Rosina Fleming, which highlights the complexities of class and racial identities in colonial societies. Overall, the journal serves as a rich lens into the cultural and scientific curiosities of its time, blending factual exploration with creative storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 128, vol. III, June 12, 1886 |
| Original Publication | Edinburgh: William and Robert Chambers, 1853. |
| 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: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71467 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71467-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 160 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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