02398cam a22003133u 4500 27020 UtSlPG 20260610133622.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 382, August 1847 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-25 Produced by Brendan OConnor, Patricia Bennett, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 382, August 1847" by Various is a historical magazine published during the mid-19th century. It offers a collection of essays, reviews, and articles addressing a wide array of topics including history, literature, and philosophical reflections. This volume features notable contributions like a detailed critique of Grote's "History of Greece," perspectives on famous geographical sites such as Ben Nevis, and explorations of legends and their historical significance. The opening of this edition presents a thoughtful analysis of Grote's interpretation of Greek history, particularly his approach to differentiating between historical fact and legend. It discusses the evolution of historical studies, referencing earlier historians who struggled to convey the complexities of Greek history due to a heavy reliance on legend. Additionally, it introduces the article about climbing Ben Nevis, illuminating the experience of mountaineering in the Scottish Highlands while playfully critiquing the modern belief that such ascents require a guide. Overall, the beginning establishes the magazine's intellectual tone, blending history and exploration with engaging commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scotland -- Periodicals England -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27020 67929 67929