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Title: The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 566, September 15, 1832
Credits: E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 566,…" is a historical publication produced in the early 19th century, notably during the Victorian era. This book serves as a periodical that features a mix of literature, articles, and illustrations aimed at providing both entertainment and educational content to its readers. It likely focuses on various topics including accounts of historical figures, societal reflections, and commentary on contemporary issues of the time. The content of this particular volume includes a detailed historical account of Bolsover Castle, tracing its ownership from the Norman Conquest through various notable historical figures, including its connections with King John and the Duke of Newcastle. It highlights the architectural features and subsequent ruin of the castle, blending history with observations of the site’s significance. Additionally, the book features discourses on witchcraft, spontaneous combustion, and even humorous encounters at the court, showcasing a blend of serious inquiry and light-hearted amusement regarding societal beliefs and customs. Through its eclectic content, "The Mirror of Literature" serves as both a reflection and exploration of the literary and cultural landscape of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14024
Published: Nov 11, 2004
Downloads: 176
Language: English
Subject: Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 566, September 15, 1832
Credits: E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 566,…" is a historical publication produced in the early 19th century, notably during the Victorian era. This book serves as a periodical that features a mix of literature, articles, and illustrations aimed at providing both entertainment and educational content to its readers. It likely focuses on various topics including accounts of historical figures, societal reflections, and commentary on contemporary issues of the time. The content of this particular volume includes a detailed historical account of Bolsover Castle, tracing its ownership from the Norman Conquest through various notable historical figures, including its connections with King John and the Duke of Newcastle. It highlights the architectural features and subsequent ruin of the castle, blending history with observations of the site’s significance. Additionally, the book features discourses on witchcraft, spontaneous combustion, and even humorous encounters at the court, showcasing a blend of serious inquiry and light-hearted amusement regarding societal beliefs and customs. Through its eclectic content, "The Mirror of Literature" serves as both a reflection and exploration of the literary and cultural landscape of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 14024
Published: Nov 11, 2004
Downloads: 176
Language: English
Subject: Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.