1842 Chambers' Edinburgh Journal Vol. X Antique British History Reference Book

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1842 Chambers' Edinburgh Journal Vol. X Antique British History Reference Book

Chambers' Edinburgh Journal - Volume 10 - Numbers CCCCLXIX to DXX - January 1842 to December 1842
Conducted by William Chambers and Robert Chambers
Published by W.S. Orr and Co: London 1842
NOTES: Includes Multiple Australian History References & Articles.

"Chambers' Edinburgh Journal is a Victorian-era periodical that blends education, entertainment, and moral instruction for a broad, literate audience. This volume offers a wide array of essays, short stories, travel narratives, scientific explanations, historical sketches, and reflections on social issues of the time. Its accessible writing style aimed to both inform and uplift readers, often emphasizing personal improvement, industriousness, and the value of knowledge. Through anecdotes, biographies, and explorations of global cultures, the journal captures the spirit of curiosity and self-betterment characteristic of mid-19th century Britain.

The periodical also reflects contemporary societal concerns, such as industrial progress, class relations, and the impacts of colonial expansion, albeit through the lens of Victorian morality and optimism. Scientific topics are presented in simplified terms, catering to the growing middle class's desire for education without formal academic training. The diversity of content in this volume makes it a rich source for understanding the intellectual and cultural currents of the 1850s, offering modern readers insights into how everyday Britons engaged with the world during a time of rapid change."

General wear and fading to cover and spine as shown. Carries light pencil references at beginning with AUSTRALIAN references. Pages with a light aged patina. Binding excellent with no loose pages. A couple of creased pages at back. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 34cm x 24cm x 2.5cm - 416 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes:
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to cover and spine as shown. Carries light pencil references at beginning with AUSTRALIAN references. Pages with a light aged patina. Binding excellent with no loose pages. A couple of creased pages at back. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: William and Robert Chambers
Publisher: W.S. Orr and Co: London
Year Printed: 1842
Sub-subject: Edinburgh Journal