The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 36, July 15, 1897 : 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, No. 36, July 15, 1897," published by William Beverley Harison, is a weekly newspaper designed for children, providing a blend of news and stories relevant to young readers. Written in the late 19th century, it aims to engage its audience with commentary on current events, significant happenings, and discoveries in various domains such as politics, science, and society, reflecting the dynamic changes of that era. The specific edition covers a range of topical issues, including the plight of Thessaly under Turkish rule, updates on the Cuban revolution, and the political tensions surrounding Hawaii's annexation. It highlights military engagements, such as General Gomez's battles in Cuba, as well as the efforts towards social innovation demonstrated through a new co-operative town in Tennessee. Additionally, advances in technology, like a new diving-bell intended for deep-sea exploration, are described, showcasing the era's spirit of inquiry and progress. Each story is crafted to inform and intrigue, presenting a narrative that balances factual reporting with engaging prose suited for a younger audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-05-07