Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 12, No. 28,

VariousProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.2
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419K words
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42

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Other Popular Science Science EnlightenmentHumanistic CareWestern ThoughtIllustrated GuideMagazine SelectionPopular Narrative19th CenturyEclectic ReadingSocial ObservationVictorian Era

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 12, No. 28,Author: Various,Language: English, Class: AP: General Works: Periodicals, Release Date: Jan 14, 2005

Editor's review

This book is a Project Gutenberg electronic edition of the nineteenth-century English periodical Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 12, No. 28, a general-interest periodical. Its value lies not in any single famous piece but in showing the editorial form of the era, in which popular literature and science writing appeared side by side: fiction and nonfiction, reviews and informational sketches shared the same issue, allowing readers to observe how the nineteenth-century English-speaking world conveyed literary taste and new scientific knowledge to ordinary readers. As historical material it suits periodical studies, reading history, or the cultural context of the Victorian era; as reading material it is closer to browsable primary documents than to continuous narrative. Because it is a whole issue, topics jump between pieces, so selective reading with questions in mind is recommended. The original English and period vocabulary create some difficulty, but the Gutenberg edition is easy to search and excerpt, making it suitable for note-taking and comparative reading.

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Reading tips

  1. Skim the table of contents and columns first, then read one literary and one scientific piece to sense the structure.
  2. Keep a notebook to record period vocabulary, advertisement-style phrasing, and editorial tone as historical excerpts.
  3. There is no need to read in order; group selections by theme and compare with other periodicals of the same period.
  4. Skip unfamiliar allusions first and check the background after finishing a piece to keep the reading rhythm.

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FAQ

Is this periodical a complete issue or an anthology? This is the complete content of Volume 12, No. 28 of the periodical, prepared as electronic text by Project Gutenberg; it is not a later selected anthology. The composition of pieces and column arrangement therefore preserve the original issue's appearance, suitable for observing the editorial structure of a whole issue.
How difficult is the English, and what background is needed? The text is nineteenth-century English, with period features in syntax and vocabulary, and some scientific statements are outdated. University-level English reading ability is enough to attempt it, but keep reference works or an electronic dictionary at hand and do not insist on understanding every word.
Is it suitable for reading from beginning to end? Not very. The pieces have independent topics and mixed genres, and continuous reading easily becomes tiring. A more effective approach is to read by column or topic, browse with research questions, and take notes.

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About the author

Various Author

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