The Great Round World And What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, November 4, 1897, No. 52 : A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Bishop, Julia Truitt

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Great Round World And What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, November 4, 1897, No...." is a historical publication that presents news articles from the late 19th century. The book captures significant events and societal issues of that time, focusing on various geopolitical conflicts, scientific advancements, and social matters. It provides insights into the evolving political landscape and public sentiment during a period marked by colonial struggles and emerging independence movements. In this volume, the publication discusses multiple key events, including the unfortunate wreck of the Spanish steamer "Triton" carrying supplies to Cuba, highlighting the ongoing Cuban struggle for independence. It covers the emerging tensions in Spain, with rumors about arms smuggling and potential negotiations for Cuban liberation. The text also reflects on the challenges posed by epidemics, such as yellow fever, and the scientific efforts to combat them. Additional stories include the labor strike in London, the concerns over famine in Ireland, and the conditions in Guatemala, presenting a thorough reflection of global issues relevant to the audience at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.(www.pgdp.net)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-07-02