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Title:
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866
A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics
Credits:
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by Cornell University Digital Collections).
Summary: "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866" by Various is a historical periodical magazine composed of a collection of essays, articles, and literary works written in the mid-19th century. This volume features a variety of topics including natural history, science, art, politics, and personal narratives, reflecting the intellectual and cultural currents of the time. The contributors engage in discussions around both the intriguing natural world and the complexities of human society. The opening of this volume begins with an exploration of a particular spider species, the Nephila plumipes, focusing on its intriguing silk properties and variations. The author details the discovery and unique characteristics of this spider, emphasizing the potential applications of its silk, which rivals the silk from silkworms. Additionally, the text hints at broader themes surrounding gender roles and societal perceptions, particularly through the lens of the spider's biology and behavior. The narrative intertwines natural observations with reflections on cultural attitudes, setting the stage for a diverse and thought-provoking issue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 23040
Published: Oct 16, 2007
Downloads: 170
Language: English
Subject: American periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866
A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics
Credits:
Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by Cornell University Digital Collections).
Summary: "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866" by Various is a historical periodical magazine composed of a collection of essays, articles, and literary works written in the mid-19th century. This volume features a variety of topics including natural history, science, art, politics, and personal narratives, reflecting the intellectual and cultural currents of the time. The contributors engage in discussions around both the intriguing natural world and the complexities of human society. The opening of this volume begins with an exploration of a particular spider species, the Nephila plumipes, focusing on its intriguing silk properties and variations. The author details the discovery and unique characteristics of this spider, emphasizing the potential applications of its silk, which rivals the silk from silkworms. Additionally, the text hints at broader themes surrounding gender roles and societal perceptions, particularly through the lens of the spider's biology and behavior. The narrative intertwines natural observations with reflections on cultural attitudes, setting the stage for a diverse and thought-provoking issue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 23040
Published: Oct 16, 2007
Downloads: 170
Language: English
Subject: American periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.