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Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 456 : Volume 18, New Series, September 25, 1852
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Various
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 456" by Various is a periodical publication written in the mid-19th century. This journal features a range of articles on topics including social reform, historical accounts, and cultural commentary, prominently showcasing the life and philanthropic efforts of notable figures such as Caroline Chisholm. It serves as a reflection of contemporary issues and discussions, engaging readers with both informative and entertaining content drawn from various contributors. At the start of the journal, the focus is on Mrs. Caroline Chisholm and her significant contributions to social welfare, particularly her advocacy for female and low-income emigrants. The text outlines her early life, marriage, and groundbreaking establishment of a School of Industry in India which led to her efforts in Australia, where she created a home for female emigrants and worked tirelessly to help men and women find employment. This opening portion not only sets the stage for an inspiring biographical account but also serves to illustrate the social challenges of the time, as well as Chisholm's dedication to improving the conditions of marginalized individuals in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2007-11-28
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