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245 1 0 _aChambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 451 :
_bVolume 18, New Series, August 21, 1852
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-07-30
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 451" by Various is a periodical publication that was likely written in the mid-19th century. This journal features a variety of articles that discuss contemporary topics, scientific advancements, and social issues of the time. The opening section illustrates a fierce competition in shipbuilding and navigation between American and British shipbuilders, highlighting the implications for commerce and technology as they prepare for a significant ship race. The beginning of this volume provides a detailed exploration of the ongoing contest in maritime speed and ship design, fueled by a recent challenge from the American Navigation Company to British builders. It outlines the expectations for the British shipbuilders to rise to this challenge amid growing international competition, emphasizing the importance of scientific understanding in shipbuilding. Additionally, the narrative transitions into a poignant description of life at a gloomy lodging house, setting up a stark contrast between the lively competition on the seas and the somber existence of its residents, particularly focusing on a widow and her ailing son, painting a rich portrait of hardship and resilience. (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/22178
999 _c63322
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