Dear Subscriber,
In the previous newsletter I commented that it didn't seem as if summer had even begun. At that point, someone had commented "Enjoy the rest of your summer." Now people are saying, "Enjoy the last few weeks of summer before it's gone." And gone it soon will be.
Of course, the big event of the last month was the solar eclipse. We traveled to Charleston to see it. I was confident that, living in Maryland, I knew all about heat and humidity, but nothing had prepared me for Charleston and what my sister refers to as "air you can wear." We watched the weather reports with trepidation, because, of course, eclipse day was predicted to be overcast with thunderstorms. Fortunately, the clouds cleared sufficiently that we saw most of it (though they closed in at the key moment of corona). I hope that many of you got to see it as well!
Victorians were sufficiently versed in technology to embrace solar eclipses as a fascinating natural phenomenon - there were several in the 1800's, including a total eclipse in 1850, and two eclipses in 1880! Of course, Victorians weren't lucky enough to have NASA-approved eclipse glasses, but I'm sure they enjoyed the event anyway. And now, without further ado, here's what you'll enjoy in our September issue:
- Peculiar Playing Cards (Part II) (The Strand, 1893) "Upon these bits of painted cardboard there has been expended a greater amount of ingenuity and of artistic effort than is to be found in any other form of popular amusement."
- New Ways of Making Money (CFM, 1894) "Women have far greater means of earning a livelihood than formerly; but they get money not so much in fresh channels as at the expense of men."
- Inventions Overdue (CFM, 1894) Much has been invented, this author notes, but there is still room for more - he eagerly awaits such inventions as instantaneous transportation, the harvesting of volcanic energy for home heating, noiseless pavements, and... colour photography! (Well, at least he wouldn't have been completely disappointed!)
- Military Novelties (The Strand, 1901) Fans to deflect bullets, a rain-catching helmet, a personal shield - will these be the military equipment of the future?
- On the Thames (Demorest, 1884) A journey along the Thames by canoe.
- Some Embroidery Stitches (GOP, 1891) Basic stitches for beautiful creations.
- Going into Society (Demorest, 1873) Society at its best, says this author, should be an opportunity for a girl to gain education and maturity; at its worst, it can render a girl's future valueless to herself and injurious to others.
- Our Belongings: The Girls (CFM, 1892) On the many types of girls: The heedless girl, the beauty, the girl-genius (bound for Girton!), the girl with a sense of humour, the domestic girl, the placid girl, the girl with imagination, and more...
- Moorland Idylls: A Flight of Quails (English Illustrated Magazine, 1895) A charming series by noted author Grant Allen, who was also a keen observor of nature.
- Chafing Dish Cooking and The Chafing Dish in Daily Use (GOP 1896, 1897) The first article in this series provides an interesting history of the chafing dish and describes its basic construction and use, along with recipes for Welsh Rarebit and several oyster dishes. The second brings us some American recipes, such as chestnuts and oysters and bouillabaise.
- Our Friends the Servants, Parts 5 & 6 (GOP, 1893) A six-part series on understanding and managing the all-essential staff of the Victorian home.
- September (CFM, 1875) A monthly series on the seasons in the English countryside - the birds, beasts, and flowers to be seen, along with tips on what to do in the garden, and natural history notes.
- Things in Season, in Market and Kitchen (GOP, 1899)Suggested menu for the month, based on what is to be found in the market, and what is appropriate for the weather.
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VICTORIAN TIMES QUARTERLY #13
VICTORIAN TIMES QUARTERLY #13 is coming soon! This volume will feature the July, August and September 2017 issues of Victorian Times, in a lovely print edition. Here's what you'll find in this volume:
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Precious Stones, Parts 7 & 8: Turquoise & Cat's Eye; Semiprecious Stones
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A Month-by-Month Guide to Garden, Field and Countryside
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Our Friends the Servants (serial)
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Carriages Without Horses
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Moorland Idylls #1: The Nightjar
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Moorland Idylls #2: A Rabbit of the World
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Moorland Idylls #3: A Flight of Quails
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A Sheep's Coat at Sunrise, a Man's Coat at Sunset
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Bread and Cakes
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Paddle Your Own Canoe (Canoeing on the Hudson)
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Our Belongings: The Little Ones
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Our Belongings: The Boys
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Our Belongings: The Girls
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Swedish Embroidery
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Fashionable Stationery for Every Occasion
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A Cemetery for Dogs
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Peculiar Playing Cards, Parts I & II
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Art Stencils for the Home
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From the Land of the Mountain King: A Bear Encounter
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Preserving and Conserving; Herbs & Spices
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Tasty Dishes for the Season
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The Compleat Novelist (and How to Become One)
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Continental Recipes for Eggs
- Tips for Girls Going into Society
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New Ways of Making Money for Women
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Boating and Camping on the Thames
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Chafing Dish Cookery
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Some Embroidery Stitches
- Military Novelties
- "Inventions Overdue"
- Picture Features: The Horse and Its Occupations; Lamps;
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Short Fiction: "The Lady or the Tiger?" & "Annexed by the Tsar"
- Plus loads of poetry, illustrations, trivia, recipes, household
hints and more!
Find out more at http://www.victorianvoices.net/VT/VTQ/VTQ13.shtml
Happy Summer!
Your Intrepid Editor,
Moira Allen
editors@writing-world.com