Genre:

Regular Feature—Introduction; Extract, Abstract, Fiction; Extract, Poetry; Extract, Miscellaneous

Publications extracted:

[Scott] 1825, [Scott, Walter] 1825. Tales of the Crusaders, 4 vols, Edinburgh: Archibald Constable and Co.; London: Hurst, Robinson, and Co.
Close   View the register entry >> , News of Literature and Fashion News of Literature and Fashion (1824–26) Waterloo Directory
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[1] The Talisman

[2] The Origin of the Story of the Talisman

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Astronomy, Ancient Authorities, Discovery, Utility, Superstition, Error, Natural Law, Theology of Nature

People mentioned:

Ptolemy, Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolomaeus) (c. 100–c.170) DSB
Close   View the register entry >> Tycho Brahe, Brahe, Tycho (1546–1601) DSB
Close   View the register entry >> Nicholas Copernicus, Copernicus, Nicholas (1473–1543) DSB
Close   View the register entry >> Isaac Newton Newton, Sir Isaac (1642–1727) DSB
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Genre:

Regular Feature, Extract, Biography

Publications extracted:

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine Edinburgh Monthly Magazine (1817) Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1817–1900+) Waterloo Directory
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Subjects:

Illustration, Publishing, Natural History

Publications cited:

Bewick [and Beilby] 1790, Bewick, Thomas and [Beilby, Ralph] 1790. A General History of Quadrupeds, Newcastle upon Tyne: S. Hodgson, R. Beilby, & T. Bewick
Close   View the register entry >> Bewick and Beilby 1797–1804 Bewick, Thomas and Beilby, Ralph 1797–1804. A History of British Birds, 2 vols, Newcastle: T. Bewick
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Genre:

Editorial Reply

Subjects:

Mathematics, Periodicals

    Among other replies to correspondents, the editor observes: 'We really can give no more articles on Arithmetic at present, though we thank our correspondents for their contributions.'

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Superstition, Progress, Discovery, Travel, Vulcanology, Chemistry, Natural History, Exploration

Publications cited:

[Scott] 1825, [Scott, Walter] 1825. Tales of the Crusaders, 4 vols, Edinburgh: Archibald Constable and Co.; London: Hurst, Robinson, and Co.
Close   View the register entry >> Clarke 1810–23 Clarke, Edward Daniel 1810–23. Travels in Various Countries of Europe, Asia and Africa, 6 vols, London: T. Cadell and W. Davies
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    The writer observes that the author of Tales of the Crusaders has 'availed himself of the traditionary superstitions' respecting the Dead Sea, 'which the progress of science and investigations of travellers have exploded', and consequently proposes giving 'a description of the lake, free from ancient fable or the charms of modern romance'. In conclusion, the writer observes that the time is 'near at hand' when the lake will be 'more philosophically examined'. The 'thirst of knowledge, and the love of travel' mean that such countries cannot 'long continue unexplored'.

Genre:

Extract

Publications extracted:

[Lobb] 1800 [Lobb, Richard] 1800. The Contemplative Philosopher; or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year: With Poetical Illustrations, and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, 2 vols, London: G. G. and J. Robinson
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Subjects:

Aesthetics, Theology of Nature, Feeling

Genre:

Poetry

Subjects:

Entomology, Medical Treatment, Utility

    A spider pleads for mercy, having been cornered by the maid during cleaning. The petition includes the lines: 'Your great grandmother held it good, / And used our wefts to stop the blood; / Its healing pow'r did ease impart, / Nor sought the surgeon's skilful art. / Thrice three of us, when bruis'd, they say, / Will charm the ague far away; / And many virtues yet unknown, / May be found out when we are gone.'

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Natural History, Sex, Microscopy, Plenitude

People mentioned:

Denis Dodart, Dodart, Denis (1634–1707) DSB
Close   View the register entry >> Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Leeuwenhoek, Antoni van (1632–1723) DSB
Close   View the register entry >> Pierre Lyonet, Lyonet, Pierre (1706–89) DSB
Close   View the register entry >> Richard Bentley, Bentley, Richard (1708–82) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >> John Ray Ray, John (1627–1705) DSB
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Publications cited:

Adams 1787, Adams, George 1787. Essays on the Microscope: Containing a Practical Description of the Most Improved Microscope; a General History of Insects ... an Account of the ... Hydrae and Vorticellae, a Description of Three Hundred and Seventy-Nine Animalcula, with a Concise Catalogue of Interesting Objects ..., London: printed for the author
Close   View the register entry >> Mémoires de l'Académie Royale des Sciences Mémoires de l'Académie Royale des Sciences (1816–1900+) BUCOP
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Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Faith, Biblical Authority, Natural Theology, Wonder, Morality

    Discussing the difference between dignity and pride, the author observes that 'the pride of the understanding is the least equivocal description of idolatry', and that faith is the 'prostration of reason before the throne of revelation' (85). Noting that the pagans 'shut out the light of nature', though the 'finger of providence was, to them, clearly discernible in all his works', the writer contrasts this with the present day, when few 'refuse to offer the sacrifice of awe and admiration at the shrine of the universe, yet are there not wanting those, who seem unwilling to pay that deference to a moral dispensation which they do not withold from those immutable laws by which the natural world is governed'? (85–86).

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Animal Behaviour, Disease, Medical Treatment

People mentioned:

Samuel A Bardsley, Bardsley, Samuel Argent (1764–1850) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >> François Magendie Magendie, François (1783–1855) DSB
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Genre:

Extract, Drollery

Publications extracted:

Morning Herald, 24 June 1825 Morning Herald and Daily Advertiser (1780–1869) Waterloo Directory
Close   View the register entry >> , The Times, 20 June 1825 The Times (1777–1900+) Waterloo Directory
Close   View the register entry >> , New Times, 23 June 1825 New Times (1817) Day and New Times (1817) New Times (1818–28) Morning Journal (1828–30) Waterloo Directory
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Subjects:

Instruments, Display, Health, Hydropathy, Medical Practitioners

    A number of newspaper advertisements are extracted with humorous headings and comments added. Noting that it has 'hitherto been believed that our Earth was, with a few trifling defects pretty well finished', the writer introduces an advertisement of 'Messrs. Addison and Co. Addison and Co. (Messrs), firm
Close   View the register entry >>, Globemakers' stating that the 'TERRAQUEOUS GLOBE' is 'completed' and available at their manufactory for viewing by the subscribers and by 'all scientific ladies and gentlemen'. Another advertisement offers board and lodging 'in the immediate vicinity of a fine mineral, whose medicinal properties are Antiscorbutic'. (87) A third reads: 'Wanted, by a surgeon residing at Guildford, two apprentices who will be treated as one of the family' (88).

Genre:

Regular Feature, Biography

Subjects:

Medical Practitioners, Patronage, Quackery, Astrology

People mentioned:

Ralph Bathurst, Bathurst, Ralph (1619/20–1704) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >> William Gibbons, Gibbons, William (1649–1728) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >> Richard Mead, Mead, Richard (1673–1754) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >> John Case Case, John (c. 1660–1700) ODNB
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Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Human Development, Design, Piety

    Childhood is considered in terms of an extended organic metaphor. The author notes: 'It has been [...] said by an author of varied research into the wonders of creation, and with pious reverence for the great first Cause, that a tree which has borne the most beautiful blossoms, but which is found destitute of fruit when the ripeness of summer arrives [...] is viewed with indifference' (99). The analogy is made with human development.

Genre:

Introduction; Anecdote

Subjects:

Animal Behaviour, Human Species, Psychology

    After an introduction stating that there have been 'great opinions to maintain that the faculties of men and brutes differ rather in degree than in kind', the writer recounts an anecdote in which a dog attempts to gain admission to an Oxford common-room.

Genre:

Regular Feature, Miscellaneous

Relevant illustrations:

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Subjects:

Engineering, Hydropathy, Steam-power

People mentioned:

Samuel Brown Brown, Sir Samuel (1776–1852) ODNB
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    The article includes an illustration of the 'Brighton Chain Pier', and a detailed account of its construction.

Genre:

Regular Feature, Miscellaneous

[2] Agriculture

Genre:

Regular Feature, Anecdote, Drollery

Subjects:

Aeronautics

    The article includes an anecdote concerning the period when ballooning '(now all the rage) was first introduced' (120). Johnson was quizzed about using a balloon to test his claim that 'a fool will ever be a fool in whatever atmosphere you place him'.

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Acclimatization, Horticulture

    After detailing the introduction of various fruit species, the writer refers to Miller 1724 Miller, Philip 1724. The Gardeners and Florists Dictionary; or, A Complete System of Horticulture; to which is Added a Catalogue of Curious Trees, Plants and Fruits, 2 vols, London: Charles Rivington
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Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Education, Observation, Theology of Nature, Piety, Reading, Biblical Authority

    The writer claims that, 'Observation is one of principal ways by which knowledge is obtained, and nature the book, which is given to all, and suited to every capacity'. The divine attributes are displayed in all aspects of creation, great and small: 'Thus knowledge may be acquired without labour or expense. Those who have time and means may enter more deeply into these subjects by perusing books which treat of them'. The writer considers, however, that true wisdom must be sought in revelation.

Genre:

Letter

Subjects:

Accidents, Experiment, Error, Physics, Physiology

    The writer summarizes his experiments concerning the tendency of the human body to sink or float in water, which were originally published in the Monthly Magazine Monthly Magazine (1796–1843) Waterloo Directory
Close   View the register entry >> in 1818. The writer also criticises 'Doctor Franklin's Advice to Bathers' Anon. [181–?]. The Art of Swimming Rendered Easy: With Practical Directions to Learners [...] To which is Added, Dr. Franklin's Advice to Bathers, London: printed for the booksellers
Close   View the register entry >> and another anonymous cheap publication on swimming ('Instruction for Swimming') for incorrectly stating that the eyes cannot be opened once under water because of the hydrostatic pressure.

See also:

Anon, 'To Prevent and Recover from Drowning', Mirror of Literature, 6 (1825), 103

Genre:

Reportage, Letter, Extract

Subjects:

Wonder

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Natural History, Aesthetics, Physiology

Publications cited:

[Lobb] 1800 [Lobb, Richard] 1800. The Contemplative Philosopher; or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year: With Poetical Illustrations, and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, 2 vols, London: G. G. and J. Robinson
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Genre:

Letter

Subjects:

Acclimatization, Horticulture

People mentioned:

Walter Ralegh, Ralegh (or Raleigh), Sir Walter (1554–1618) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >> John Hawkins Hawkins, Sir John (1719–89) ODNB
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See also:

Peter T Westcott, 'Origin of Fruits, &c. in England', Mirror of Literature, 6 (1825), 131–32

Genre:

Introduction / Poetry

Subjects:

Publishing, Authorship, Exploration, Amusement

    The ode particularly praises the Mirror's accounts of far-flung people and places. One passage reads: 'The Polar ices—(Parry Parry, Sir William Edward (1790–1855) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >> did not find them / So pleasing to his taste as those we eat [...]) / The Polar ice—Afric's burning sands, / All, all, thou shew'st us when it suits our leisure'.

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Relevant illustrations:

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Subjects:

Engineering, Genius

People mentioned:

Christopher Wren Wren, Sir Christopher (1632–1723) DSB
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Publications cited:

[Robertson] and [Byerley] 1823–24 [Robertson, Joseph Clinton] and [Byerley, Thomas] 1823–24. London; or, Interesting Memorials of its Rise, Progress and Present State, 3 vols, The Percy Histories; or, Interesting Memorials of the Rise, Progress, and Present State of all the Capitals of Europe, [1], London: T. Boys
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Genre:

Essay

Subjects:

Biblical Authority, Magic, Miracle, Supernaturalism, Imposture, Observation, Psychology

Publications cited:

La Chapelle 1772, La Chapelle, Jean Baptiste, abbé de 1772. Le ventriloque; ou, l'Engastrimythe, 3 vols, London: de l'Etanville; Paris: la veuve Duchesne
Close   View the register entry >> Reid 1765, p. 70 Reid, Thomas 1765. An Inquiry into the Human Mind on the Principles of Common Sense, 2nd edn, London: A. Millar; Edinburgh: A. Kincaid and J. Bell
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    The author seeks to account for the apparent necromancy of the witch of Endor as a deception, carried out by ventriloquism.

Genre:

Serial—Travelogue; Poetry

Subjects:

Steamships, Physiognomy

    The narrator recounts a journey by steam-ship, and includes a 'eulogy of steam'. The article contains a poem concerning the other travellers, beginning with the lines: 'A MOTLEY group enjoy promiscuous chat, / Whose faces prove an index to the mind; / Nor Gall Gall, Franz Joseph (1758–1828) DSB
Close   View the register entry >> nor Spurzeheim Spurzheim, Johann Christoph (1776–1832) DSB
Close   View the register entry >> need he here consult, / In each their ruling passion may be traced' (186).

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Relevant illustrations:

wdct.

Subjects:

History of Science, Education, Observatories

    The author regrets the destruction of 'those places with which some of our most pleasing recollections are associated', but is pleased by the continued survival of the 'residence of the greatest of philosophers, and one of the best of men'. The house is now used as a school, and the old observatory as a library.

Genre:

Instructions

Subjects:

Domestic Economy, Adulteration, Chemistry

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Cruelty, Religion, Morality, Physiology

    The author declaims in strong terms against cruelty to animals, concluding that he has been led to do so 'from a consideration of several brutal exhibitions which are of late become too common. Among others,' the writer observes, 'a Frenchman has recently shown some revolting trials upon dogs, under a plea of scientific improvements'.

Genre:

Poetry, Drollery

Subjects:

Steamships, Technology, Menageries, Phrenology

    The poem recounts aspects of modern London life. 'Boats that go to Spain by steam, / America, or Ireland; / Gas-lights that above us gleam, / Enough, I'm sure, to fire land'. 'Ex'ter Change Exeter Exchange—Royal Menagerie
Close   View the register entry >>—hyenas squall / For their hour of feeding'. 'Roads improv'd, and mended ways / By Macadamization'. 'Phrenology, which plainly shows / Every organ human'.

Genre:

Reportage

Subjects:

Hospitals

    The account begins with an explanation of the charitable object of the music festival, which was to aid hospitals in York, Hull, Leeds, and Sheffield.

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Exploration, Acclimatization, Horticulture, Archaeology

See also:

Peter T Westcott, 'Origin of Fruits, &c. in England', Mirror of Literature, 6 (1825), 131–32, Polycarp, 'Introduction of Vegetables, &c., into England', Mirror of Literature, 6 (1825), 164–65

Genre:

Letter, Anecdote

Subjects:

Medical Practitioners, Astrology

See also:

Anon, 'Select Biography. No. XXIX. Dr. John Radcliffe', Mirror of Literature, 6 (1825), 90–91

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Anatomy

    The writer discusses the anatomical peculiarities of the ring-finger, particularly in regard to the disposition of its nerves.

Genre:

Introduction; Letter, Extract, Reportage; Afterword, Extract, Reportage

Publications extracted:

Markham Sherwill Sherwill, Capt Markham (fl. 1825) ML1/6/164/1
Close   View the register entry >>, Journal de Savoie Journal de Savoie (1816–26) BUCOP
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Subjects:

Exploration, Glaciology

People mentioned:

Horace B de Saussure, Saussure, Horace Bénédict de (1740–99) DSB
Close   View the register entry >> Jacques Balmat Balmat, Jacques (1762–1834) WBI
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    The article presents a personal letter by Markham Sherwill reporting his successful ascent of Mont Blanc with Edmund Clark Clark, Dr Edmund (fl. 1825) ML1/6/164/1
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Genre:

Regular Feature, Anecdote

[2] Exercise

Genre:

Reportage

Subjects:

Education, Societies, Utility, Machinery, Invention, Genius, Class, Endeavour, Nationalism

People mentioned:

George Birkbeck Birkbeck, George (1776–1841) ODNB
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Institutions mentioned:

Royal Navy—Woolwich Dockyard Royal Navy—Woolwich Dockyard
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    The article introduces a speech of Olinthus G Gregory Gregory, Olinthus Gilbert (1774–1841) DSB
Close   View the register entry >>, given at 'a meeting of the mechanics of Deptford, held last week for the purpose of establishing a Mechanics' Institute Deptford Mechanics' Institution
Close   View the register entry >>'. Gregory's speech argues for the 'diffusion of knowledge' on grounds of utility, giving instances of the practical application of science both in technical innovation and more widely. He argues that 'improvements' are 'far more likely' to be made by those involved in the practical arts than by 'those whose attention is devoted to [...] theory'. In addition, he gives instances of the 'genius' of low-born scientists 'shaking off the trammels that bound it, and springing into new life and freedom', including William Nicholson Nicholson, William (1753–1815) DSB
Close   View the register entry >>, Richard Arkwright Arkwright, Sir Richard (1732–92) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >>, James Ferguson Ferguson, James (1710–76) DSB
Close   View the register entry >>, William Herschel Herschel, Sir William (1738–1822) DSB ODNB
Close   View the register entry >>, James Watt Watt, James (1736–1819) DSB
Close   View the register entry >>, James Brindley Brindley, James (1716–72) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >>, and John Ramage Ramage, John (1788–1835) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >>. What is distinctive about these individuals is that they are Englishmen: 'the most free, the most intelligent, the most inquisitive, the most virtuous people on the face of the earth'.

Genre:

Introduction; Extract, Reportage; Afterword

Publications extracted:

European Magazine European Magazine (1782–1826) Waterloo Directory
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Subjects:

Intellectual Property, Progress, Invention, Science Communication, Steam-power, Engineering

    The writer reflects on the importance of the communication of inventions, and the harm caused by a 'selfish' attitude to knowledge. It is important that 'no check should be offered to any fresh openings likely to encourage that inestimable treasure, knowledge' and that 'no impediments should be raised to any inventions or improvements'. (292) Both the steam-engine and gas lighting were ridiculed only half a century before, but they are now productive of much good. These reflections have been prompted by an article in the European Magazine, which is extracted. The extract gives a lengthy report of the rejection of a 1671 bill for building a bridge over the River Thames at Putney.

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Agriculture, Industry

    The article consists of an historical account of the growing of sugar cane, and an account of the refining of sugar.

Genre:

Letter, Introduction; Discourse

Subjects:

Religion, Creation, Mathematics, Astronomy, Natural Law

People mentioned:

Pythagoras of Samos Pythagoras of Samos (c. 560–c. 480 BC) DSB
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    The author argues that the 'art' of freemasonry is 'coeval with the creation of the world, when the great and glorious architect of the universe, upon masonic principles, formed from chaos this beauteous globe, and commanded that master science, geometry, to lay the rule for the planetary orbs, and to regulate, by its unerring laws, the motions of that stupendous system in just proportion, rolling round the central sun' (308).

Genre:

Regular Feature, Miscellaneous

[8] Coal

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Natural History, Morality, Anthropocentrism

Genre:

Travelogue, Serial

Subjects:

Physiognomy, Navigation

    On a trip by sea to the ruins at Reculver (site of the Roman station Regulbium), the narrator reports that the 'mixed expression of delight and apprehension apparent in the countenances of the ladies of our party would have amused a physiognomist' (325). The encroachment of the sea on the ruins had exposed human remains. The narrator reports: 'Whether the precautions of the Trinity Company Trinity House
Close   View the register entry >> (who have been at some expense in strengthening its feeble towers for nautical purposes) will arrest the hand of Time [...] it is hard to say.'

Genre:

Letter, Rejoinder

Subjects:

Industry, Physiology

    The author responds to criticism of his or her earlier article on sugar and makes additional comments on the positive and negative physiological effects of 'ardent spirits'.

See also:

Clavis, 'On Sugar, and the Sugar Cane', Mirror of Literature, 6 (1825), 295–96

Genre:

Regular Feature, Anecdote

[4] Extraordinary Farewell Sermon

[8] The Learned Horse

Genre:

Regular Feature, Miscellaneous

[1] Early Books

[3] Antimony

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Exploration, Nationalism, Hydrography, Natural History

People mentioned:

Walter Ralegh, Ralegh (or Raleigh), Sir Walter (1554–1618) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >> Francis Drake, Drake, Sir Francis (1540–96) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >> James Cook, Cook, James (1728–79) DSB
Close   View the register entry >> William E Parry Parry, Sir William Edward (1790–1855) ODNB
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Genre:

Regular Feature, Anecdote, Drollery

[6] A Sea Green Balloon

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Relevant illustrations:

wdct.

Illustrators:

Sears Sc Sears, Matthew Urlwin (fl. 1826–59) Engen 1985
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Subjects:

Ethnography, War, Imperialism, Exhibitions

Institutions mentioned:

Egyptian Hall Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly
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Genre:

Anagrams, Drollery

Subjects:

Astronomy

    One of the anagrams renders 'One Newton Newton, Sir Isaac (1642–1727) DSB
Close   View the register entry >>, astronomer' as 'No! not one more new star'.

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Music, Instrument-makers

    The writer notes that bell-ringing 'has been reduced to a science, and peals have been composed, which bear the names of the inventors'. Some of the most celebrated were composed 'about 50 years ago, by Mr Patrick Patrick, Mr (fl. 1775) ML1/6/172/3
Close   View the register entry >>, so well known as "the maker of barometers"'. (391)

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Feeling, Wonder, Aesthetics, Piety

    The author reflects on the refreshment to mind and body given by a country visit. He notes that 'the calm serenity of an autumnal evening may cause to glow with feelings of delight and rapture, the heart of him who is neither naturalist, botanist, or philosopher' (391).

Genre:

Regular Feature, Miscellaneous

[2] Amber and Ambergris

Genre:

Anecdote, Drollery

Subjects:

Medical Practitioners

    One of the anecdotes describes a 'gentleman farmer from a distant part of the country' as 'wishing, after having seen the other sights of the metropolis to visit one of its principal lions, viz. Mr. Abernethy'.

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Ethnography, Natural History, Superstition, Disease, Alchemy, Pharmaceuticals

See also:

Anon, 'The Rath, or Burmese State Carriage', Mirror of Literature, 6 (1825), 385–88

Genre:

Miscellaneous

Subjects:

Horticulture

Genre:

Instructions; Riddles

Subjects:

Mathematics, Amusement

Genre:

Introduction; Diary, Spoof; Afterword

Subjects:

Medical Practitioners

    The diary includes various humorous dealings with 'Doctor Jalap' (who 'recommended care, shook his spindles, and prescribed an antidote') and 'Surgeon Positive' (who recommended bleeding 'with antifebrile administrations'). A friend reports that, having, in a duel, 'received a bullet (in the fascia superficialis, against which, as a first-rate but eccentric Leech observed, a bullet having struck might by its strong tendinous sheath, be warded off, and by the action of the muscles pass round the body and come out at the point it entered. N. B. within the bounds of possibility, but not of probability—mercy on us!) he has resolved to disavow his former course of living' (426).

Genre:

Editorial Reply

Subjects:

Entomology

    Among other notes to correspondents the editor writes: 'The article On the Economy of Spiders though highly curious, would be much too long for us'.

Genre:

Biography, Travelogue

Subjects:

Exploration, Hydrography, Hunting, Horticulture, Discovery, Medical Treatment, Invention, Machinery, Magnetism, Collecting, Natural History, Heroism

People mentioned:

John Ross, Ross, Sir John (1777–1856) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >> Henry P Hoppner, Hoppner, Henry Parkins (1795–1833) WBI
Close   View the register entry >> John Franklin Franklin, Sir John (1786–1847) ODNB
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Institutions mentioned:

HMS Alexander, HMS Alexander
Close   View the register entry >> HMS Hecla, HMS Hecla
Close   View the register entry >> HMS Fury HMS Fury
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Publications cited:

Literary Chronicle Literary Chronicle (1819–28) Waterloo Directory
Close   View the register entry >> Parry 1826 Parry, William Edward 1826. Journal of a Third Voyage for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific: Performed in the Years 1824–25, in His Majesty's Ships Hecla and Fury, Under the Orders of Captain William Edward Parry, London: John Murray
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See also:

Anon, 'Select Biography. No. I. Captain Parry', Mirror of Literature, 3 (1824), 14–15, Anon, 'Capt. Phipps' Voyage', Mirror of Literature, 2 (1823), 419–20, Anon, 'Capt. Ross's Voyage', Mirror of Literature, 2 (1823), 420–21, Anon, 'Capt. Parry's First Voyage', Mirror of Literature, 2 (1823), 422–26, Anon, 'Capt. Parry's Last Voyage', Mirror of Literature, 2 (1823), 428–32, Anon, 'Captain Parry's Journal [1] The Esquimaux of the Savage Islands [2] Seal Hunters and Seal Eaters [3] Esquimaux Female, Iligliuk', Mirror of Literature, 3 (1824), 217–20, W F, 'Captain Parry's Last Voyage', Mirror of Literature, 3 (1824), 279–82