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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 567, September 22, 1832

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Book
Author/Creator:
Various
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 567,..." is a periodical publication edited by Jonathan Ingram and various contributors, first released in the early 19th century during the onset of the Victorian era. This collection serves as both an amusement and an educational resource, featuring a blend of essays, articles, poetry, and illustrations that delve into topics of cultural and scientific significance. The likely topic of this particular volume centers around public buildings, historical anecdotes, natural history, and Victorian social commentary, reflecting the interests of the era. In this issue, the book highlights notable public buildings of Manchester, such as the Town Hall, Infirmary, and Royal Institution, detailing their architectural significance and the cultural pride they represent for the Manchester community. Alongside these architectural discussions, there are features on various short anecdotes involving historical figures and cultural observations, exploration of scientific advancements, and musings on contemporary social issues. The volume also includes poetry and creative snippets, offering readers reflections on nature, society, and human experience. The overall blend of literature, amusements, and instructive content serves to entertain and educate its readership, characteristic of the period's intellectual pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Lazar Liveanu, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Notes:
Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Release date is 2004-03-01

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