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. 52
Author: Various

The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 52 is a collection of articles from the weekly magazine of the same name. The magazine was published from 1895 to 1932 and was designed to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the world’s news and events. This volume contains articles from the week of December 28, 1895 to January 4, 1896. The articles in this volume cover a wide range of topics, including international news, politics, science, and culture. The articles discuss the Spanish-American War, the opening of the first subway line in London, the death of the French President, the discovery of a new species of bird in the Philippines, and the opening of the first public library in New York City. Other topics include the opening of the first telephone exchange in New York City, the discovery of a new planet, and the opening of the first electric railway in England. The magazine also includes several illustrations and photographs, as well as a section devoted to book reviews. This volume is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the world in the late 19th century.

By Various · First published 1897 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Journalism, History · 7,015 words

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The situation in Cuba remains much the same.

The noteworthy event of the past week has been a sad and unfortunate shipwreck which occurred on October 16th.

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Work type: Article
Author: Various
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Non-Fiction, Journalism, History, Reference
Length: 7,015 words
Structure: 1 section, 160 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.