Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 457 Volume 18, New Series, October 2, 1852

"Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 457" by Various is a mid-19th-century journal that presents a series of essays and articles touching on societal matters, deep philosophical ideas, and retellings of historical events. The journal begins by thinking about how people deal with problems and bounce back from tough situations. It compares the famous story of Robinson Crusoe to daily life, suggesting that everyday challenges can also be big struggles. The journal poses the question of why some people face life's hardships head-on, while others accept their fate without a fight and inspires readers to use their own power to alter their destinies.