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245 1 0 _aChambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 453 :
_bVolume 18, New Series, September 4, 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 2007-08-01
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. 453" by Various is a collection of articles and essays written during the mid-19th century. This journal provides a snapshot of contemporary thoughts, scientific discussions, and societal observations, reflecting the era's blend of enlightenment and Victorian sensibilities. The topics explored range from the geological risks posed by natural disasters to sociopolitical commentary, all presented with the intention of informing and engaging the reader. The opening of the journal features a thought-provoking essay titled "A Possible Event," which delves into the dangers of catastrophic geological changes and celestial phenomena, including the potential for comets to collide with Earth. The author reflects on humanity's tendency to overlook such natural risks while engaging in the daily routine of life, using vivid imagery and hypothetical scenarios to illustrate the fragility of existence. The piece raises profound questions about the nature of Providence and the impact of such events on society, setting the tone for a rich exploration of both scientific and philosophical inquiry throughout the publication. (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/22199
999 _c63343
_d63343