The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 59 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 particular issue was published in 1897 and contains articles on a variety of topics, including science, history, geography, and current events. The issue begins with an article on the discovery of a new species of fish in the Amazon River. It then moves on to discuss the recent discovery of a new type of dinosaur in the American West. Other topics include the opening of the first public library in the United States, the opening of the first subway line in London, and the discovery of a new type of bacteria in the human body. The issue also contains articles on the Spanish-American War, the opening of the first movie theater in the United States, and the discovery of a new type of plant in the Himalayas. There are also articles on the opening of the first telephone exchange in New York City, the opening of the first electric railway in England, and the discovery of a new type of star in the Milky Way. The issue concludes with an article on the opening of the first public aquarium in the United States.
By Various · First published 1897 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Journalism, History