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The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 16, February 25, 1897
A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls
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"The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 16, February 25, 1897" by William Beverley Harison is a weekly newspaper aimed at children, published during the late 19th century. This publication stands out as an educational resource for young readers, focusing on current events and historical matters in a format suitable for boys and girls. The primary topic of this issue revolves around summarizing pressing international affairs and notable events occurring at the time, including political conflicts, natural disasters, and scientific discoveries. In this particular volume, the newspaper discusses several significant global issues, such as the ongoing troubles in Turkey with European powers urging reforms, the health crisis concerning the Russian Czar, and diplomatic tensions arising from incidents in Siam. Other highlights include a treaty resolution between England and Venezuela regarding territorial disputes, a strike conclusion in Hamburg, and alarming accounts of a plague in India prompting preventive measures. Additionally, the publication features lighter content, such as the amusing phenomenon of a town moving houses to avoid destruction due to water supply regulations. Overall, the newspaper intends to inform and engage its young audience with a blend of serious news and entertaining stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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History, Modern -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature -- Periodicals
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The Great Round World And What Is Going On In It
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Journalism/Media/Writing
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