Project Gutenberg 2021-01-09 Public domain in the USA. 108 Various Verschillende Various, Various Chambers, Robert 1802 1871 Chambers, R. (Robert) Chambers, William 1800 1883 Chambers, W. (William) Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 753, June 1, 1878 Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 753, June 1,..." edited by William and Robert Chambers is a Victorian-era publication that combines elements of literature, science, and art. This specific issue, reflecting the interests of the time, likely covers a diverse range of topics, including biographical sketches, social commentary, and articles that illustrate the cultural advancements of the period. One of the key features of this journal is a detailed biographical article on Charles Bianconi, an Italian immigrant who made a significant impact in Ireland by establishing a system of public transport that democratized travel in the region. Bianconi’s story is one of perseverance and entrepreneurship; starting as an impoverished child with little formal education, he became a successful businessman. His initiative to introduce inexpensive horse-drawn carriages transformed interconnectedness across towns and improved living standards for many. This historical account is enriched with anecdotes of his life, including his philanthropic endeavors and aspirations in public service. The journal further explores themes of societal progress and the human spirit's resilience, making it a reflective read for those interested in the interplay between individual ambition and societal change during the Victorian era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Periodicals AP Text Category: Biographies Category: British Literature Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Journals 135976 2025-07-25T11:07:22.567598 text/html 111779 2024-10-18T09:40:30 text/html 341147 2025-07-25T11:07:25.581531 application/epub+zip 340105 2025-07-25T11:07:23.162612 application/epub+zip 134325 2025-07-25T11:07:22.836598 application/epub+zip 401942 2025-07-25T11:07:27.541548 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 387170 2025-07-25T11:07:25.240616 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 169075 2022-09-28T22:32:20.424961 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 124220 2025-07-25T11:07:22.383572 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 104145 2024-10-18T09:40:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17919 2025-07-25T11:07:27.685542 application/rdf+xml 28030 2025-07-25T11:07:22.909573 image/jpeg 3058 2025-07-25T11:07:22.873562 image/jpeg 319976 2025-07-25T11:07:22.589599 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia