Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 451 : Volume 18, New Series, August 21, 1852

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871

Chambers, William, 1800-1883

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. 451" by Various is a periodical publication that was likely written in the mid-19th century. This journal features a variety of articles that discuss contemporary topics, scientific advancements, and social issues of the time. The opening section illustrates a fierce competition in shipbuilding and navigation between American and British shipbuilders, highlighting the implications for commerce and technology as they prepare for a significant ship race. The beginning of this volume provides a detailed exploration of the ongoing contest in maritime speed and ship design, fueled by a recent challenge from the American Navigation Company to British builders. It outlines the expectations for the British shipbuilders to rise to this challenge amid growing international competition, emphasizing the importance of scientific understanding in shipbuilding. Additionally, the narrative transitions into a poignant description of life at a gloomy lodging house, setting up a stark contrast between the lively competition on the seas and the somber existence of its residents, particularly focusing on a widow and her ailing son, painting a rich portrait of hardship and resilience. (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: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-07-30