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Various |
| Title |
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 282, November 10, 1827
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Sandra Bannatyne, David King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 282,..." is a periodical publication, specifically a literary magazine, written during the early 19th century, likely in the late Georgian or early Victorian period. The magazine features a variety of articles, essays, and illustrations focusing on topics such as architecture, scientific discoveries, customs, and poetry, reflecting the cultural and intellectual atmosphere of its time. The content of this specific volume touches on various subjects designed to educate and entertain its readers. It begins with architectural illustrations of Hanover Terrace in Regent's Park, celebrating the advancements in British architectural taste. Contributions from readers include discussions on geological phenomena in Sheppey, such as a submerged ancient forest, and customs like the baking of sour cakes in Scotland. Poetry and satirical articles provide reflections on society, including humorous commentary on French customs and a description of a notorious figure, Spatolino, a brigand in Italy. The volume encapsulates the diverse interests of its readership, blending literature with instruction and amusement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11341 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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