"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 752, May 25,..." edited by William and Robert Chambers, is a periodical publication that falls within the genre of literary and scientific journals prevalent during the late 19th century. This edition includes a mixture of biographical narratives, scientific discussions, and literary stories, specifically highlighting the life and work of Levi Coffin, a notable figure in the Underground Railroad movement, along with various cultural and social reflections of the time. The journal provides a detailed account of Levi Coffin's passionate activism against slavery in America, describing his early encounters with enslaved individuals that instilled in him a lifelong commitment to aiding their escape. It recounts his journey from North Carolina to Indiana, where he became a leading figure in the Underground Railroad, facilitating the safe passage of many runaways to freedom in Canada. Additionally, the publication features fictional narratives and scientific articles, demonstrating the broad scope of interests typical of Chambers's Journal, which aimed to educate and engage readers with both contemporary issues and broader intellectual pursuits of the Victorian era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 752, May 25, 1878
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