02339cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500910012526400510021630000470026733600260031433700260034033800360036650000310040250800980043352013230053153400450185465300160189970000330191570000340194885600430198247083UtSlPG20260610134100.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aAP1 aVarious10aChambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 694 :bApril 14, 1877. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-10-09  aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 694" by Various is a periodical publication focusing on literature and scientific discourse, likely written in the late 19th century. This particular issue discusses a variety of topics, including historical accounts of Cleopatra's Needle, personal reflections on society, and nature observations, showcasing the cultural and intellectual milieu of the time.  The opening of this issue begins with an exploration of the proposed transport of Cleopatra’s Needle from Alexandria to England, charting failures and aspirations over more than a century regarding its relocation. It recounts the needle's historical significance and the numerous attempts made by various figures to bring it to London, culminating in a newly formed plan stated by Mr. Erasmus Wilson for its eventual transport. This portion informs readers of the needle's rich history, touching on ancient Egyptian civilization and the obelisk-building prowess while weaving in contemporary optimism about finally bringing this ancient artifact to British soil. The narrative sets a foundation for engaging discussions on topics spanning from historical artifacts to birds and nature, revealing a diverse representation of the journal's themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPeriodicals1 aChambers, Robert,d1802-18711 aChambers, William,d1800-188340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47083