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245 1 0 _aChambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 153, vol. III, December 4, 1886
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chambers%27s_Edinburgh_Journal
500 _aRelease date is 2025-04-22
508 _aSusan Skinner, Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no.…" is a Victorian-era periodical that presents a diverse collection of articles, short stories, serial fiction, essays, and commentary, compiled and published by W. & R. Chambers and conducted by R. Chambers (Secundus). The book reflects the spirit and curiosities of the late 19th century, encompassing topics ranging from military life and scientific advancements to anecdotes, serialized mysteries, and poetry. As a popular periodical, its likely topic is to inform, entertain, and engage its wide readership with a mix of factual reporting, engaging narratives, and reflections on contemporary issues. The content of this volume ranges broadly: it includes a firsthand account of military guard duty at Windsor Castle, providing insights into daily routines, challenges, and traditions of the soldiers stationed there. The serial story "By Order of the League" continues a dramatic tale of intrigue and political danger, with its protagonist Maxwell facing captivity and escape amidst secret societies and betrayals. Other features include a concise and informative article on the Ordnance Survey, tracing its historical development and national significance; the first chapter of the mystery "Wanted, a Clue," which introduces a young governess drawn into a web of suspicion; a collection of humorous and revealing anecdotes about American children; a romantic narrative with a dramatic twist in "A Strange Love Affair"; and a reflective poem inspired by the novel "Mehalah." Together, these pieces illustrate the periodical's eclectic nature—offering its readers a blend of entertainment, knowledge, and contemporary Victorian sensibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cEdinburgh: William and Robert Chambers, 1853
653 _aPeriodicals
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/chambers-journal-5th-series-vol-03-images
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75937
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