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Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 457 Volume 18, New Series, October 2, 1852 is an intriguing collection of writings that provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of the mid-19th century. The diverse range of topics covered in this issue include travel stories, historical accounts, poetry, and essays on current events.

One of the standout pieces in this journal is a detailed travelogue describing a journey through Italy, painting a vivid picture of the landscapes, people, and culture of the region. The author's descriptive writing transports the reader to another time and place, making them feel as though they are experiencing the journey firsthand.

In addition to the travel stories, there are also informative essays on various topics such as politics, science, and literature. These essays provide valuable insights into the social and intellectual landscape of the time, offering a window into the concerns and interests of 19th-century readers.

Overall, Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 457 Volume 18, New Series, October 2, 1852 is a captivating read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, travel, and the arts. The eclectic mix of writings ensures that there is something for everyone in this issue, making it a worthwhile addition to any literary collection.

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CHAMBERS' EDINBURGH JOURNAL

CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, EDITORS OF 'CHAMBERS'S INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE,' 'CHAMBERS'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE,' &c.

No. 457. NEW SERIES. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1852. PRICE 1 1/2 d.

ROBINSON CRUSOEISM OF COMMON LIFE.

It is wonderfully exciting to read the adventures of a shipwrecked mariner; to find him cast away on a desert island, destitute of everything that before seemed necessary to his very existence; to see him settling himself down in a strange and untried form of life, substituting one thing for another, doing altogether without some other thing, turning constantly from expedient to expedient, bending to his will the circumstances that seemed his fate, and at length naturalising himself to the place, and living bravely on, truly and literally the Monarch of all he surveys. The avidity with which we drink in such details, seems to depend upon some principle in our nature; for a feeling of the same kind is excited by all other narrations of vicissitude. The picture of calamity would be merely tiresome, were it not for the rebound we expect: we want to see what the unfortunate whose story we follow will do ; by what steps he will try to reascend, or by what expedients he will make for himself a new world in the depths to which he has fallen... Continue reading book >>


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