Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 |
| Editor | Chambers, William, 1800-1883 |
| Title |
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. |
| Summary | "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433" by Various is a periodical publication from the mid-19th century. It is a collection of essays and articles that delve into various topics of social and cultural interest, providing insights into contemporary life and issues. The journal features both fictional narratives, like "The Dingy House," which highlights the selfless work of a religious sisterhood caring for the destitute, and real-world observations regarding societal conditions. The opening of the journal presents an intriguing story about an unassuming house in London inhabited by a group of French women who belong to a recently formed religious society named "Les Petites Soeurs des Pauvres" (Little Sisters of the Poor). These women dedicate themselves to caring for infirm and impoverished elderly women, relying entirely on begging for their sustenance. The narrative sets up a contrast between the sisters’ self-denial and the mystery surrounding their operations, effectively capturing the reader's curiosity about their lives and motives. Through a visit to their home, the authors promise to unveil the remarkable devotion and sacrifice these women embody in an era where such acts seem increasingly rare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18382 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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