Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. V, No. XXIX., October, 1852

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:

"Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. V, No. XXIX., October, 1852" by Various is a collection of essays and articles published in the mid-19th century. This volume features various topics, including historical accounts and explorations of significant places, with a particular focus on the Holy Land, including the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. The content reflects the cultural and intellectual trends of the time, emphasizing moral reflections and observations on natural phenomena. The opening of the magazine presents a detailed discussion on the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah. It describes the destruction of these cities and the profound implications of this event on the perception of divine justice and mercy. Additionally, it examines the geographical features of the area, particularly the Dead Sea, and offers insights into the dramatic landscapes and the physical changes in the region. The section invites readers to reflect on themes such as divine retribution, human suffering, and the interplay between natural and supernatural elements in historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing, David Kline, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material at the Cornell Making of America collection.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-05-26