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The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 46, September 23, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls   By:

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"The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It" is a fascinating weekly magazine for young readers that provides a comprehensive overview of current events and important global issues. The magazine covers a wide range of topics, from politics and science to literature and history, making it an educational and engaging read for children and adolescents.

Each issue is filled with informative articles, thought-provoking editorials, and entertaining stories that stimulate the curiosity and critical thinking skills of young readers. The magazine also includes colorful illustrations and photographs that complement the text, enhancing the overall reading experience.

I appreciate the magazine's commitment to providing reliable and well-researched information, as well as its efforts to inspire young readers to become informed and engaged citizens of the world. Overall, "The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It" is a valuable resource for children who are interested in learning more about the world around them and staying up-to-date on current events.

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[Illustration: THE GREAT ROUND WORLD AND WHAT IS GOING ON IN IT.]

VOL. 1 SEPTEMBER 23, 1897. NO. 46

=Copyright, 1897, THE GREAT ROUND WORLD Publishing Company.=

The latest news from India is of a most encouraging nature.

It is supposed that the announcement made by the British Government that they mean to send a strong force to punish the rebellious tribes has had a good effect.

The Afridis are reported to have held a council of war, and have decided to return to their homes and gather in their harvests. The head men of the tribe are said to be responsible for this decision, because they made a strong stand against the continuation of the war.

It is probable that the reason of their return to their homes is not altogether because of their harvests, but that other tribes which had agreed to join in the uprising have become alarmed at the action of the British, and, fearful lest they too may come in for punishment, have refused to take any part in the border war.

Haddah Mullah, the mad priest who is accused of having incited the tribes to rebel in the first instance, has also given in. It is said that he has dispersed his followers of the Swati tribe, and that they have returned to their homes.

The Mullah had been gathering forces together for an attack on Peshawar, a strong British fort... Continue reading book >>


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