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Various |
| Title |
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 285, December 1, 1827
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith M. Eckrich, David King, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 285" is a periodical publication produced in the late 18th to early 19th century, providing a variety of literary and educational content designed for the general populace. This issue includes articles on subjects such as historical commentary, poetry, and astronomical occurrences, offering readers entertainment and instruction on various topics of interest during that era. The primary content of this volume features an exploration of the Castle of the Seven Towers in Constantinople, detailing its historical significance as a prison for diplomats during times of conflict. The text vividly describes the castle's architecture, the grim realities of imprisonment there, and anecdotes from travelers like Ponqueville. Additionally, the issue contains various poems, astronomical insights for December 1827, and notes on societal matters, such as the manners and customs of different nations. Through a mix of informative articles and creative writing, the publication provides a rich tapestry of culture and knowledge reflective of its time. (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. |
11388 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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