The Chautauquan, Vol. 05, January 1885, No. 4

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle

Contributor:

Chautauqua Institution

Flood, Theodore L., 1842-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Chautauquan, Vol. 05, January 1885, No. 4" is a monthly magazine designed to promote true culture and serve as the organ of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, written in the late 19th century. This publication contains a variety of articles and essays that touch on topics ranging from temperance and the cost of intemperance, Sunday readings, aspects of ancient Greek life, scientific studies in cooking, and various other subjects. Its content aims to encourage intellectual growth and cultural enrichment among its readers. The beginning of "The Chautauquan" presents a diverse range of articles covering significant social issues and cultural elements. One standout piece discusses the "Temperance Teachings of Science," focusing on the detrimental impacts of alcohol on society, health, and economy-arguing for the need for a prohibitionist approach to combat the "poison vice." The opening also includes Sunday readings that emphasize spirituality and gratitude toward God, providing moral reflections intended for self-examination. Furthermore, it introduces glimpses of ancient Greek life, highlighting the societal norms and values that defined the public and private lives of Greek citizens. This richness in content sets the tone for a publication that seeks to engage its audience in thoughtful discourse ahead of its detailed articles and essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-08-03