Description

This is a most fascinating look at life in England in the mid 1800's, nearly 200 yrs ago.

I am completely hooked! For example on page 145 the author tells us in the 'column for married people', never on any account chide or rebuke your wife in company, should she make any mistake in history, geography, grammar, or, indeed, or any other subject.. there are, I am persuaded, many wives of such deep feeling and high spirits, they must be treated with the utmost delicacy. Okay lads!!

Chambers's Edinburgh Journal was a weekly 16-page magazine started by Scottish brothers William and Robert Chambers in 1832 and priced at one penny. They became publishers and politicians and were influential in the mid-19th century, in both scientific and political circles.

Topics included Popular Literature, history, religion, language, and science and popular topics of the day written by well known authors. The serials in English literature were particularly popular and looked forward to each week. In time The Chambers’ Edinburgh Journal became the most popular periodical in Britain.

This leather-bound book is volume 1X, 417 to 468. It is a compilation of the weekly journals and covers the period January 1840 - January 1841.

Articles in this edition include: Humorous traits of a highland laird, Teacher's salaries, Divorces in America, Advice to wives. Convicts in Australia, equality of happiness, pleasures and advantages of keeping a dog, Column for little girls and - much more! -

Will make a fantastic addition to any history enthusiast or antique book collector.

Condition:

The binding is intact with a bit of outer wear. First two pages semi-detached, the third page is detached but entire. Some foxing and soiling on first and last three pages. There is occasional soiling, minor damp staining to some pages but completely readable. The overall condition is good.

Measures 13.1/2 inches (34.5 cm) x 9.1/2 inches (24 cm).