The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It

Name: The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 47
Author: Various

The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 47 is a collection of articles from the weekly magazine of the same name. The magazine was published from 1895 to 1932 and was aimed at young readers. This volume contains articles on a variety of topics, including science, history, geography, and current events. It covers topics such as the Spanish-American War, the Boer War, the Russo-Japanese War, the Boxer Rebellion, the Panama Canal, the Wright Brothers’ first flight, and the discovery of the North Pole. It also includes articles on famous people such as Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and Marie Curie. The magazine also includes stories, puzzles, and illustrations.

By Various · First published 1897 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Journalism, History · 6,731 words

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It is said that the Sultan of Turkey has at last made up his mind to do something for the Armenians, and has ordered that a commission visit the villages that have suffered from the massacres, and make a careful note of the schools, churches, and monasteries which have been destroyed.

This Royal Commission is composed of two Mussulmans, three Armenians, and one Greek.

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Work type: Article
Author: Various
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Non-Fiction, Journalism, History, Reference
Length: 6,731 words
Structure: 1 section, 171 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Non-Fiction — The book is a periodical publication that provides factual information about current events and news around the world.
Journalism — The book is a collection of articles written by various authors that provide news and information about current events.
History — The book provides information about current events and news from around the world, which can be used to gain insight into the history of the time period.
Reference — The book is a periodical publication that provides factual information about current events and news around the world, making it a useful reference source.