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Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 151, vol. III, November 20, 1886
$aEdinburgh :$bWilliam and Robert Chambers, $c1853.
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"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no.…" is a periodical collection of essays, short stories, and articles, originating from the late 19th century. This publication, established by William and Robert Chambers and edited by R. Chambers (Secundus), is representative of Victorian-era journals that sought to inform, entertain, and educate a broad reading public. The content spans a variety of genres and topics, including literature, history, science, social commentary, and serialized fiction. Its central focus is to deliver accessible discussions on contemporary issues, discoveries, customs, and human nature, often blending factual information with engaging storytelling. Within this particular issue, readers encounter an array of material: essays reflecting on the cyclical nature of human discoveries (“Nothing New”); serialized fiction involving intrigue and personal drama (“By Order of the League”); social analyses of American character and culture; tales of family, fortune, and cunning (“Cousin George”); practical advice on resource management (“Economy of Fuel”); and local color pieces such as the whimsical history behind an English inn sign (“The Sign of the Red Indian”). The collection showcases Victorian values of curiosity, moral instruction, and social observation, wrapping them in stories and articles that move fluidly from the scientifically informative to the delightfully anecdotal, providing both entertainment and reflection for its readership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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