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245 1 0 _aEclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art, January 1885
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-08-21
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art, January 1885" by Various is a collection of essays and articles spanning various topics, reflecting the intellectual pursuits of the late 19th century. This magazine features contributions that showcase the interplay between literature, science, and art during a vibrant period of cultural exchange and intellectual curiosity. The compilation aims to provide readers with diverse insights into contemporary thought, including critiques on society, literary analysis, and scientific reflections. At the start of this edition, the magazine introduces significant themes and subjects for discussion, particularly focusing on astronomical advancements represented through the work of James Lick, a key figure in establishing a prominent observatory. The opening portion highlights Lick's contributions to science, outlining his dedication to founding astronomical establishments that would help mitigate atmospheric challenges encountered in terrestrial observations. Through detailed descriptions of various observatories, including those located in the Sierra Nevada and Mount Whitney, the text underscores the critical link between location, altitude, and the advancement of observational astronomy. It sets a tone that invites readers to engage with scientific developments and their implications for understanding the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature -- Periodicals
653 _aAmerican literature -- Periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52866
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