TY  - BOOK
AU  - Various
TI  - Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 385. November, 1847
AV  - AP 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Scotland -- Periodicals
KW  - England -- Periodicals
N1  - Release date is 2008-08-25; Produced by Brendan OConnor, Erica Hills, Jonathan Ingram
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N2  - "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 385. November, 1847" by Various is a historical magazine issue published in the mid-19th century. This edition contains a variety of articles and essays, likely reflecting the social, scientific, and literary interests of its time, including topics such as navigation, geographical discoveries, and insights into colonial affairs. As a collection of diverse writings, it offers readers a window into the intellectual currents and public discussions of the era.   The opening of this volume begins with an article titled "The Navigation of the Antipodes," which explores the advancements in geographical discovery, particularly focusing on the contributions of English explorers like Captain Cook and later figures such as Mungo Park and Richard Lander. The piece details the challenges and triumphs encountered during these explorations, with insights into the significance of these discoveries for England and the broader world. The narrative highlights various expeditions across Africa, Australia, and the Pacific, portraying the spirit of adventure and scientific inquiry that characterized this period of exploration. This summary provides a glimpse into the magazine's content, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of 19th-century intellectual and explorative pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -