Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 740, March 2,…
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"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 740, March 2, 1878" is a periodical publication edited by William and Robert Chambers, published during the late 19th century. It encompasses a collection of articles that cover a range of topics from literature and science to social issues of the time. This particular issue features discussions concerning the Gaelic language in Scotland, as well as fiction and practical insights into contemporary life.
The journal includes an article titled "The Gaelic Nuisance," which argues against the exclusive use of the Gaelic language among Highland children, advocating instead for English as a necessary tool for educational and economic advancement. The article suggests that the promotion of Gaelic to the exclusion of English perpetuates ignorance and poverty among the Gaelic-speaking population. This issue also contains fiction such as "Helena, Lady Harrogate," focusing on the misadventures of Sir Sykes and his son Jasper in the context of social expectations and personal dilemmas. Other contributions cover topics like fishing in Scotland, irrigation in South Africa, and even a poem addressing the loss of a child, encapsulating a blend of practical and emotional themes relevant to the readership of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 |
| Editor | Chambers, William, 1800-1883 |
| Title | Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 740, March 2, 1878 |
| Credits |
Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62545 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62545-4 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 275 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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