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The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 20, March 25, 1897
A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Online Distributed
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"The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 20, March 25, 1897" is a periodical publication aimed at children, specifically a weekly newspaper designed to provide engaging news and information to young readers. Created during the late 19th century, this publication covers a variety of global events, significant political affairs, and human-interest stories. The topics discussed reflect the interests of the time, including geopolitical conflicts and natural history, making it not only informative but also a means to educate young minds about the world around them. In this particular issue, the newspaper discusses several crucial events, focusing significantly on the political tensions surrounding the Jameson Raid in the Transvaal, South Africa, where English interests clashed with the Boer Republic. Additionally, it highlights the growing conflict in Greece regarding the island of Crete, where Greece seeks reunion with its people suffering under Ottoman rule. The publication presents a narrative on international relations, emphasizing the struggles for freedom, identity, and justice faced by different nations, alongside light-hearted segments like the story of Juno, a beloved cat who raised an orphaned fox. This blend of serious affairs and whimsical stories caters to the curiosity of its young audience, offering them a window into the complexities of the world they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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History, Modern -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature -- Periodicals
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Journalism/Media/Writing
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