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Chambers's journal of popular literature, science, and art, fifth series, no. 119, vol. III, April 4, 1886

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Go back in time and explore a world where glove-making, rowing competitions, and colonial social dynamics come to life in a fascinating mix of articles.

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2023-03-09
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"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no.…" edited by R. Chambers (Secundus) is a 19th-century journal offering a glimpse into the world through diverse articles on literature, science, and art. It's a curated exploration of the era's intellectual and cultural landscape by covering topics such as the detailed craftsmanship of glove-making in Yeovil, the athletic endeavors of rowing at Oxford, and the portrayal of rural life in Ireland. Furthermore, it gives a view to the social and racial tensions in colonial Trinidad. The publication works as a window into the interests and concerns of the 1880s.

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