The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 400, November 21, 1829

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:

"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 400" is a periodical publication that appears to have been produced during the early 19th century, reflecting the literary and cultural interests of its time. This collection focuses on various themes, including social commentary, historical anecdotes, biographical sketches, and literary poetry, indicative of a publication aimed at both entertaining and educating its readers through diverse written works. The content of this specific volume includes descriptions of the harsh conditions of Portuguese prisons, offering insights into the political climate and social injustices of that era, as seen through the experiences of individuals like Mr. W. Young. The volume also contains literary pieces such as poems and anecdotes that reflect the lighter, more humorous aspects of life during that time, along with stories about historical figures and events. Additionally, readers are presented with a poignant biography of young poetess Lucretia Maria Davidson, detailing her promising literary talent and tragic early death. Overall, this publication serves as a snapshot of societal issues, personal narratives, and artistic expression from the early 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Keith M Keckrich, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-03-01