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245 1 0 _aChambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 723 :
_bNovember 3, 1877
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-12-28
508 _aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 723" by Various is a collection of essays, articles, and narratives likely written in the late 19th century. This issue addresses various social, scientific, and literary topics of the time, featuring discussions on language, culture, and personal anecdotes. One significant article, "The Gaelic Nuisance," explores the societal implications of maintaining regional languages, particularly Gaelic, in the British Isles, arguing that it fosters ignorance and stagnation among speakers. The opening of this issue begins with a critique on the state of Gaelic speakers in the British Isles, highlighting their lack of integration into English-language society and the resultant cultural stagnation. It discusses historical examples of communities that have successfully transitioned to English, emphasizing that adherence to the old language acts as a barrier to progress and prosperity. The author expresses concern over the continued support for Gaelic, suggesting that it perpetuates ignorance, superstition, and a disconnect from modern civilization. The discussion sets a reflective tone on the complexities of language preservation versus societal advancement, which resonates through various essays in this 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/50780
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