The Chautauquan, Vol. 05, May 1885, No. 8

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, May 1885, No. 8" is a monthly magazine devoted to the promotion of true culture written in the late 19th century. This publication serves as the organ of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, indicating its focus on education and literary discourse. It likely includes a variety of articles on topics ranging from literature, science, and philosophy, reflecting the intellectual climate of its time. The opening of this volume presents an introduction to various sections of the magazine, including required readings and Sunday readings, which touch on notable subjects such as the role of English as a universal language and the significance of observing the natural world. It features contributions from notable figures in the literary and scientific community, including a discussion on the importance of cultivating one's observational skills in all areas of life. There is also an emphasis on the connection between scientific knowledge and general culture, indicating how these themes will be explored in the subsequent articles throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-08-10