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Various |
| Title |
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 286, December 8, 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, Keith M. Eckrich, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 286,…" is a periodical publication that offers a mix of literature, instruction, and entertainment, likely produced in the early 19th century. Covering a diverse array of topics, this volume includes essays, poems, and historical accounts that explore various themes from literary criticism to scientific observations. The content appears designed to inform, amuse, and engage readers through a combination of educational material and creative writing. This issue features several intriguing components, including an overview of William Caxton, the first English printer, his significance in literature, and details about his printing house in Westminster. Alongside historical content, there are also examinations of cultural practices such as the introduction of tea into England and reflections on natural phenomena, literature, and even the nature of oaths in legal contexts. The mix of poetry, prose, and factual accounts showcases the publication's aim to enlighten its audience while providing enjoyable reading material indicative of the intellectual curiosity present in that era. (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. |
11412 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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