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100 1 _aVarious
245 1 0 _aChambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 440 :
_bVolume 17, New Series, June 5, 1852
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-08-07
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 440" by Various is a historical periodical published in the early 19th century. This journal includes various articles and writings, often reflecting on social, historical, and scientific topics of its time. The opening portion involves a firsthand account of the Holmfirth flood, detailing the devastation it caused and the author's exploration of the affected area, as well as illuminating broader themes of neglect and human folly in managing natural resources. The beginning of the journal recounts the author’s visit to Holmfirth shortly after a catastrophic flood that claimed lives and caused extensive damage. The narrative describes the aftermath of the disaster, pointing out the visible destruction in the village and the emotional toll on the community, including the loss of families and livelihoods. The discussion surrounding the flood also examines the negligence of infrastructure management and highlights the author's observations of the local landscape, juxtaposing scenes of natural beauty with the ruins of human industry and the consequences of poor oversight. Through vivid descriptions and reflections, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of societal issues, encouraging readers to contemplate the interconnectedness of nature and human responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPeriodicals
700 1 _aChambers, Robert,
_d1802-1871
700 1 _aChambers, William,
_d1800-1883
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18999
999 _c60385
_d60385