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Bishop, Julia Truitt
The Great Round World And What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1. No. 21, April 1, 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. 21, April 1, 1897" is a children's newspaper published by William Beverley Harison during the late 19th century. This weekly publication is designed for boys and girls, aimed at providing young readers with engaging news and stories about world events, scientific discoveries, and other topics relevant to their lives. The primary focus of this particular issue is on international affairs, especially the tensions between Greece and Turkey, the ongoing conflict in Cuba, and updates from various global locations. In this edition, the publication discusses Greece's bold stance regarding its troops in Crete, emphasizing the diplomatic intricacies among the "Powers" (Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Austria, and Great Britain) and their differing positions on the conflict. The article portrays Greece as skillfully navigating European diplomacy to maintain its objectives. Additionally, it outlines the challenging situation in Cuba, where Spanish forces are struggling amidst low morale and growing insurgent successes, and touches briefly on military movements in the Philippines and tensions in the Transvaal. The content is presented in a way that is both educational and accessible, capturing the attention of young readers while informing them about significant historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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The Great Round World And What Is Going On In It
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Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Journals
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