02152cam a22003253u 4500 50841 UtSlPG 20260610134152.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 725, November 17, 1877 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-01-04 Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 725, November" is a periodical publication likely created in the late 19th century. This issue offers a blend of narratives, scientific observations, and cultural reflections, with a particular focus on enlightening readers through diverse topics that resonate with the zeitgeist of the era, including social stories and personal experiences of ordinary individuals. The opening portion introduces the story of Mrs. Waters, an engaging old woman known as a "knocker-up," whose profession involved waking people up for work before the advent of alarm clocks. As the narrator recounts their meeting, Mrs. Waters shares her life story, detailing how she built her independence through her unique line of work. Despite her initially brusque demeanor, she reveals warmth and kindness as she describes her experiences and successes in this unconventional role, all while juxtaposing her life choices with those of her invalid husband and inspiring readers with her resilience and resourcefulness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Periodicals Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871 Chambers, William, 1800-1883 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50841 91679 91679