02381cam a22003133u 4500 18746 UtSlPG 20260610133434.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP D Various The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 2, No. 24, June 16, 1898 : A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-07-03 Produced by Emmy, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 2, No. 24, June 16, 1898" is a children’s periodical edited for young readers during the late 19th century. This publication includes various articles on current events, aiming to inform younger audiences about significant happenings around the world, particularly regarding the Spanish-American War. The likely theme of the issue revolves around education and awareness of international affairs. In this particular edition, the content covers several critical topics, including Lieutenant Hobson's daring act involving the sinking of the "Merrimac", news from Havana, and updates regarding the ongoing conflict in Cuba and the Philippines. The publication also explores the origin of the Red Cross Society, the significance of the Plimsoll mark for shipping safety, and the complexities of international timekeeping, especially concerning the date line. Further articles provide insights into life in Skaguay, Alaska, and highlight various heroic deeds and grim realities experienced during wartime. Ultimately, "The Great Round World" serves as an educational tool that aims to engage and enlighten its youthful audience about both historical and contemporary global issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified History, Modern -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature -- Periodicals Bishop, Julia Truitt https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18746 60132 60132