Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847" by Various is a collection of literary articles and essays written during the mid-19th century. The magazine includes a variety of topics, elucidating travelogues, personal reflections, and cultural insights from different parts of the world including North America, Siberia, and Russia. This issue provides an intriguing overview of the geopolitical landscapes, travel adventures, and anthropological observations of the era. The opening of this volume transports readers through accounts of Sir George Simpson’s overland journey from North America to Russia. It begins with descriptions of his audacious adventure, including tumultuous sea voyages, encounters with wildlife, and experiences of travel across unfamiliar terrains. Simpson’s observations about the American landscapes, the people he meets, the conditions of travel (such as using canoes and navigating through snow), and reflections on the implications of colonization all provide a portrait of the evolving world at the time. This narrative captures the spirit of exploration and curiosity that characterized the 19th-century mindset, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical travel literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Scotland -- Periodicals |
| Subject | England -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26484 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 142 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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