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Various |
| Title |
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 562, Saturday, August 18, 1832.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Bill Walker and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 562" is a literary periodical edited by various contributors during the early 19th century. This publication is part of a wider collection of essays, poems, and articles meant to entertain and educate its readers. The likely topic of the book focuses on cultural and scientific subjects, blending entertainment with information about notable events and perspectives from the period. The content of this volume is diverse, including a detailed description of the Genesee River and its picturesque falls, along with notable incidents such as the tragic leap of Sam Patch, a renowned daredevil. Other sections feature a poetic work entitled "The Homeward Voyage," and observations about personal temperament and social manners from historical perspectives. Notably, there’s a humorous narrative titled "Paddy Fooshane's Fricassee," which captures a lively scene of Irish banter and ingenuity in the face of culinary challenges. The volume encapsulates the spirit of its time, offering glimpses into contemporary life, poetic reflections, and a naturalist’s account of a cuttlefish, thus creating a rich tapestry of literary engagement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11568 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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