Science in the 19th Century Periodical

Volume 2 (October 1879 to September 1880)

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [i].

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The Boy's Own Annual

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Genre:	Illustration
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Illustrators:	T Sulman Sulman, T (fl. 1855–1900) Engen 1985 Close View the register entry >> Engen, Rodney K. 1985. Dictionary of Victorian Wood Engravers, Cambridge: Chadwyck-Healey Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Microscopy, Electricity, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Instruments, Transport, Gender
Contains two vignettes: one shows a table on which rest a microscope, an electrostatic generator, a Leyden jar, and an electrochemical cell; another shows a young man pushing a velocipede, whilst walking next to a horse being ridden by a woman.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [ii].

Among the Contributors of this Volume Are

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Genre:	Notes
Subjects:	Periodicals
People mentioned:	Thomas Baines, Baines, Thomas (John Thomas) (1820–75) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Thomas J Lucas, Lucas, Thomas John (b. 1826) WBI Close View the register entry >> John N Maskelyne, Maskelyne, John Nevil (1839–1917) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Thomas S Millington, Millington, Thomas Street (b. 1821) WBI Close View the register entry >> John Scoffern, Scoffern, John (1814–82) COPAC Close View the register entry >> Gordon Stables, Stables, William ('Gordon') ([1837–1840]–1910) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Jules Verne, Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD Close View the register entry >> John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

Issue 2 (4 October 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 3–4.

Shore-Hunting. I—The Sea [1/4]John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. I—The Sea (Continued)', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 31
John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. II—Rivers and Ponds', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 79–80
John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. II—Rivers and Ponds (continued)', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 85–86

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Natural History, Education, Zoology, Collecting, Hunting, Wonder
Begins by suggesting that 'from the number and tenour of letters received on the subject, the love of Natural History in some form is possessed by almost every one who is not devoid of intellect and observation. But very many of those who try to give practical effect to their wishes seem to fail at the very outset, and then are discouraged, and leave the study to others whom they believe to be more gifted than themselves' (3). Insists that this is especially the case with marine zoology and describes the typical experiences of a boy wishing to explore this topic on the shore, drawing attention to some of the wondrous botanical and zoological specimens that can be found in these locations. Advises on the best equipment and techniques for pursuing shore-hunting.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 12–14.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Illustrators:	H M, pseud. [Henri Meyer] Meyer, Henri (fl.1879) BP1/2/38/2 Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Travel, Exploration, Hunting, Entomology, Collecting, Amateurism
Describes the journey of Mr and Mrs Weldon to New Zealand. Includes the character of Cousin Benedict who accompanied the Weldons on their voyage, but who 'spent his whole time' on natural history, specifically on all the classes of 'articulata'—'the insecta, the myriapoda, the arachnida, the crustacea, the cirrhopoda, and the anelides'. Notes his inability to distinguish various species of this class, adding that he 'was an amateur entomologist, and nothing more'. Proceeds to describe entomology as a 'wide science', but points out that Cousin Benedict 'was an entomologist only in the limited sense of the popular acceptation of the word'—'an observer and collector of insects'. Despite the fact that Benedict was only interested in the insecta, stresses that this class comprises ten orders in which there are tens of thousands of species. Proceeds to describe some of Benedict's scientific habits including the pins that he carried about his person 'in readiness for the capture of specimens', and his tendency to guard his specimen box. (14) The illustration shows Benedict in his study—a bearded, bespectacled character at his desk where he inspects one of his insects with a magnifying glass. On the wall behind him are displays of his insects, while on his desk sits a pin cushion.
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 14–15.

Rockets and Kites

The Author of "Under a Cloud", etc., pseud. [Thomas S Millington] Millington, Thomas Street (b. 1821) WBI
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Dialogue
Subjects:	Aeronautics, Zoology, Physics, Machinery, Mechanics, Dynamics
People mentioned:	John Wise Wise, John (1808–79) WBI Close View the register entry >>
Publications cited:	Paris 1827 [Paris, John Ayrton] 1827. Philosophy in Sport made Science in Earnest! Being an Attempt to Illustrate the First Principles of Natural Philosophy by the Aid of the Popular Toys and Sports, 3 vols, London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 16.

Easy Arithmetical Puzzles

Anon

Genre:	Miscellaneous
Subjects:	Mathematics

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 16.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Horticulture, Botany, Health \| Zoology, Collecting

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Issue 39 (11 October 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 19–20.

The Lion-Killer (From the French of Duatyeff)

M W Fisher Fisher, M W (fl. 1880) BP1/2/39/1
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Genre:	Essay
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [2]
Subjects:	Comparative Philology, Animal Behaviour, Amusement

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 25–27.

W H G Kingston, Author of "From Powder Monkey to Admiral", etc. Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–80) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Medical Practitioners, Medical Treatment
Reprinted:	Kingston 1893 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1893. Peter Trawl; or, The Adventures of a Whaler, London: Hodder & Stoughton Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 27.

A Teetotal Whaler

Anon

Genre:	News-Commentary
Subjects:	Temperance, Morality, Hunting, Human Development

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 28–29.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Education, Physical Geography, Navigation
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 31.

Shore-Hunting. I—The Sea (Continued) [2/4]John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. I—The Sea', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 3–4
John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. II—Rivers and Ponds', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 79–80
John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. II—Rivers and Ponds (continued)', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 85–86

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Serial—Essay, Instructions; Extract, Letter
Publications extracted:	W A Lloyd Lloyd, W A (fl. 1879) BP1/2/39/5 Close View the register entry >>
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Natural History, Animal Behaviour, Hunting, Wonder, Collecting, Chemistry

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 32.

Odds and Ends. Answers to Easy Arithmetical Puzzles

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Miscellaneous
Subjects:	Mathematics
See also:	Anon, 'Easy Arithmetical Puzzles', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 16

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Issue 40 (18 October 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 37.

Some Boys Who Became Famous. The Boy Who Invented Penny Postage

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay
Subjects:	Scientific Practitioners, Endeavour, Creativity, Discovery, Methodology, Education, Periodicals
Begins this account of the life of Rowland Hill Hill, Sir Rowland (1795–1879) ODNB Close View the register entry >> and his introduction of penny postage by insisting that 'People who don't think have a vague notion that the great discoveries of science and the improvements which add to our comfort and happiness are as much due to happy thoughts as to anything else. Now all the men who have done great work in the world, and who have made their names famous, began to think for themselves early in life. Mr. Hill did—Faraday Faraday, Michael (1791–1867) DSB Close View the register entry >> did—Stephenson Stephenson, George (1781–1848) ODNB Close View the register entry >>, Rennie Rennie, John (1761–1821) ODNB Close View the register entry >>, Smeaton Smeaton, John (1724–92) DSB Close View the register entry >> [...] worked their way to fame' and 'had to think hard'. Adds that 'One of the great objects of the BOY'S OWN is to make the boys of Great Britain think'. Proceeds to the life of Hill which emphasises his early talent for arithmetic and model-building.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 38–40.

The Amateur Domine. Chapter III [3/5]Ascott R Hope, 'The Amateur Domine. Chapter IV', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 54–56

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Ascott R Hope, Author of "A Tale Told in a Train", "The Bogle", etc. Hope, Ascott Robert (later Robert Hope Moncrieff) (1846–1927) WBI RLIN
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Schools, Mathematics, Education
People mentioned:	Euclid Euclid (fl. 295 BC) DSB Close View the register entry >>
Publications cited:	Mellis 1607 Mellis, John 1607. The Ground of Arts: Teaching the Perfect Worke and Practice of Arithmeticke, both in Whole Numbers and Fractions, After a More Easie and Exact Sort, Than Hitherto Hath Bene Set Forth. Made by M. Robert Record D. in Physicke. And Now Lately Diligently Corrected and Beautified with Sundry New Rules and Nexessarie Additions; And Further Endowed with a Third Parte of Rules of Practise, Abridged into a Briefer Method than Hitherto Hath Bene Published; With Diuerse Such Necessarie Rules as are Incident to the Trade of Merchandise. Whereunto are also Added Diuerse Tables and Instructions that Will Bring Great Profit and Delight Vnto Marchants, Gentlemen, & Others, as by the Contents of This Treatise Shall Appeare, London: Iohn Harrison Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 41–43.

W H G Kingston, Author of "From Powder Monkey to Admiral", etc. Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–80) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Medical Practitioners, Medical Treatment
Reprinted:	Kingston 1893 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1893. Peter Trawl; or, The Adventures of a Whaler, London: Hodder & Stoughton Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 44–46.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Travel, Zoology, Monstrosities
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 46–47.

Swings

The Author of "Under a Cloud", etc., pseud. [Thomas S Millington] Millington, Thomas Street (b. 1821) WBI
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Dialogue
Subjects:	Amusement, Mechanics, Time, Gravity, Dynamics

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 48.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature—Notes; Extract

Publications extracted:

Thomas H Huxley Huxley, Thomas Henry (1825–95) DSB
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[1] A Professor's Advice to Boys

Subjects:

Education, Endeavour, Industry, Human Development, Schools

Presents an extract of a speech given by Huxley at a prize-giving ceremony at University College School University College School
Close View the register entry >>. Huxley surmises that those who won prizes are 'the sharpest, quickest, most industrious, and strongest boys in the school', and share the qualities of 'Quickness in learning, readiness and accuracy in reproducing what is learnt, industry, endurance'. He goes on to emphasise the importance of 'intellectual quickness, industry, and the power of bearing fatigue' in 'whatever career you may enter'.

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Issue 41 (25 October 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 54.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

[2] Pike's Peak

Subjects:	Astronomy, Meteorology, Observation, Physical Geography
People mentioned:	Frank H Loud Loud, Frank Herbert (1852–1927) WBI Close View the register entry >>
Institutions mentioned:	United States Signal Service Station, Pike's Peak United States Signal Service State, Pike's Peak Close View the register entry >>
Publications cited:	Boston Journal Boston Journal (cited 1879) BP1/2/41/1 Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 54–56.

The Amateur Domine. Chapter IV [4/5]Ascott R Hope, 'The Amateur Domine. Chapter III', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 38–40

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Ascott R Hope, Author of "A Tale Told in a Train", "The Bogle", etc. Hope, Ascott Robert (later Robert Hope Moncrieff) (1846–1927) WBI RLIN
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [2]
Illustrators:	D H Friston Friston, David Henry (fl. 1853–78) Engen 1985 Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Schools, Education, Physical Geography, Magnetism, Instruments, Chemistry, Light, Amusement
Describes some of the school pranks in which the protagonist and his classmates were involved. These include making fireworks and using a burning glass to concentrate the sun's rays on the back of the head of a sleeping boy. The illustrations show a boy surrounded by a globe and magnetic needle, and the scene of the burning glass prank.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 60–62.

Some Boys Who Became Famous. The Boy Who Built the Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
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Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay
Subjects:	Engineers, Education, Natural History, Botany, Horticulture, Reading, Architecture, Endeavour, Creativity, Progress
Begins by upholding England as 'the nursery of self-made men', and proceeds to an account of the life of Joseph Paxton Paxton, Sir Joseph (1803–65) ODNB Close View the register entry >>, emphasising his refusal to 'sit down quietly and let the world take its course', his enjoyment of the natural world, and his reading 'about trees and flowers' (60–61). Describes how Paxton was hired to work for William G S Cavendish (6th Duke of Devonshire) Cavendish, William George Spencer, 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790–1858) ODNB Close View the register entry >> at Chatsworth House Chatsworth House, Derbyshire Close View the register entry >>, and outlines how he 'worked with unfailing effort' and overcame setbacks to design the Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Close View the register entry >>. Stresses that Paxton 'had nothing to aid him but his own purpose, and the desire for improvement, and that you, however poor you may be, may live as successfully as he did, if you determine to use faithfully the talents committed to you by God'. Urges readers that although they may not leave a great palace to humanity they can 'leave the world better than you found it', and then draws attention to Paxton's simple life, modest opinions, and gentle manners, and his later achievements and accolades. (62)

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 62–63.

About Mushrooms and Toad-Stools

The Author of the "Boy's Own Flower Garden", etc. Author of the Boy's Own Flower Garden
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions
Subjects:	Botany, Collecting, Taxonomy, Nutrition
People mentioned:	William Bull, Bull, William (1828–1902) WBI Close View the register entry >> Charles D Badham, Badham, Charles David (1805–57) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Miles J Berkeley Berkeley, Miles Joseph (1803–89) DSB Close View the register entry >>
Publications cited:	Cooke 1862 Cooke, Mordecai Cubitt 1862. A Plain Easy Account of British Fungi: With Descriptions of the Esculent and Poisonous Species, London: Robert Hardwicke Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 64.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Ornithology, Breeding

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Issue 42 (1 November 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 67.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

[2] Fate of a Herd of Buffaloes

Subjects:

Animal Behaviour, Palaeontology, Geology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 75–78.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Entomology, Collecting, Comparative Philology, Morality, Observation, Amateurism, Travel
People mentioned:	John Franklin, Franklin, Sir John (1786–1847) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Samuel Vernon Vernon, Samuel (fl. 1871) BP1/2/42/2 Close View the register entry >>
Institutions mentioned:	Société de Géographie Société de Géographie, Paris Close View the register entry >>
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 78–79.

Swings and Pendulums

The Author of "Under a Cloud", etc., pseud. [Thomas S Millington] Millington, Thomas Street (b. 1821) WBI
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Dialogue
Subjects:	Amusement, Mechanics, Time, Gravity, Measurement, Dynamics, Physical Geography
People mentioned:	Galileo Galilei, Galilei, Galileo (1564–1642) DSB Close View the register entry >> Jean B L Foucault Foucault, Jean Bernard Léon (1819–68) DSB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 79–80.

Shore-Hunting. II—Rivers and Ponds [3/4]John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. I—The Sea', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 3–4
John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. I—The Sea (Continued)', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 31
John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. II—Rivers and Ponds (continued)', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 85–86

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Physical Geography, Hunting, Natural History, Observation, Animal Behaviour, Collecting, Zoology, Display

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 80.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Engineering, Professionalization \| Light, Architecture, Engineering \| Telegraphy, Professionalization \| Meteorology, Pneumatics, Instruments, Measurement \| Electricity, Instruments, Chemistry \| Steamships, Ornithology, Aeronautics, Education
People mentioned:	Robert Fitzroy, Fitzroy, Robert (1805–65) DSB Close View the register entry >> William R Grove, Grove, Sir William Robert (1811–96) DSB ODNB Close View the register entry >> Robert W E Bunsen Bunsen, Robert Wilhelm Eberhard (1811–99) DSB Close View the register entry >>
Institutions mentioned:	Great Eastern Great Eastern, ship Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 43 (8 November 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 81–83.

The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Describes a Great Hunt [6/26]Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Some of the Shadows of a Buffalo Hunter's Life', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 97–99
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VIII—The Chase Continued, and Brought to a Fiery Termination', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 113–115
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter IX—Meteorological Changes and Consequences, and a Grand Opportunity Mis-Improved', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [129]–131
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter X—Fate of the Buffalo-Hunters', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 145–47
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XI—To the Rescue', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 161–63
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XII—Victory!', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 177–79
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XX—A Terrible Disaster and a Joyful Meeting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 305–07

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R M Ballantyne, Author of "The Lifeboat", "Post Haste", etc. Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825–94) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Hunting, Animal Behaviour, Cultural Geography
Reprinted:	Ballantyne 1880 Ballantyne, Robert Michael 1880. The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood, London: James Nisbet & Co. Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 83–84.

The Boys of China [1/2]Samuel Mossman, 'The Boys of China', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 99–100

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Samuel Mossman Mossmann, Samuel (1852–84) WBI
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Illustrators:	C Roberts Roberts, Charles (1870–97) Engen 1985 Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Aeronautics, Amusement, Ornithology, Animal Behaviour, Cultural Geography

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 85–86.

Shore-Hunting. II—Rivers and Ponds (continued) [4/4]John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. I—The Sea', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 3–4
John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. I—The Sea (Continued)', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 31
John G Wood, 'Shore-Hunting. II—Rivers and Ponds', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 79–80

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Zoology, Entomology, Display, Animal Development, Breeding, Animal Behaviour, Collecting

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 92–94.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Illustrators:	H Meyer Meyer, Henri (fl.1879) BP1/2/38/2 Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Exploration, Hunting, Zoology, Taxonomy, Anatomy
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 96.

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Pneumatics, Meteorology, Instruments, Measurement \| Geology, Mapping \| Astronomy, Language \| Microscopy, Instruments \| Botany, Display \| Amusement, Chemistry, Heat, Light, Accidents
Institutions mentioned:	Geological Survey of Great Britain Geological Survey of Great Britain Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 44 (15 November 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 97–99.

The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Some of the Shadows of a Buffalo Hunter's Life [7/26]Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Describes a Great Hunt', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 81–83
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VIII—The Chase Continued, and Brought to a Fiery Termination', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 113–115
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter IX—Meteorological Changes and Consequences, and a Grand Opportunity Mis-Improved', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [129]–131
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter X—Fate of the Buffalo-Hunters', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 145–47
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XI—To the Rescue', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 161–63
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XII—Victory!', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 177–79
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XX—A Terrible Disaster and a Joyful Meeting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 305–07

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R M Ballantyne, Author of "The Lifeboat", "Post Haste", etc. Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825–94) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Hunting, Animal Behaviour, Cultural Geography
Reprinted:	Ballantyne 1880 Ballantyne, Robert Michael 1880. The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood, London: James Nisbet & Co. Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 99–100.

The Boys of China [2/2]Samuel Mossman, 'The Boys of China', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 83–84

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Samuel Mossman Mossmann, Samuel (1852–84) WBI
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Cultural Geography, Light, Display, Instruments, Amusement

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 101–02.

Mystery and Mummery: Or, Houdin Houdin, Robert (1805–71) CBD
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John N Maskelyne Maskelyne, John Nevil (1839–1917) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay
Subjects:	Charlatanry, Magic, Magnetism, Electricity, Superstition

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 105–07.

W H G Kingston, Author of "From Powder Monkey to Admiral", etc. Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–80) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Medical Practitioners, Medical Treatment
Reprinted:	Kingston 1893 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1893. Peter Trawl; or, The Adventures of a Whaler, London: Hodder & Stoughton Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 110.

Suckers, and Some Who Use Them

Anon

Genre:	Short Fiction
Subjects:	Pneumatics, Force, Mechanics, Matter Theory, Animal Behaviour, Anatomy, Gravity

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 112.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Horticulture, Cruelty, Chemistry \| Nutrition, Health \| Mechanics, Textbooks \| Microscopy, Instruments \| Geology, Textbooks \| Disease, Medical Treatment \| Military Technology, Accidents \| Aeronautics, Amusement \| Astronomy, Instruments \| Animal Behaviour, Animal Development, Education \| Horticulture, Exploration
Publications cited:	Taylor 1873 Taylor, John Ellor 1873. Geological Stories: A Series of Autobiographies in Chronological Order, London: R. Hardwicke Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 45 (22 November 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 113–115.

R M Ballantyne, Author of "The Lifeboat", "Post Haste", etc. Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825–94) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Hunting, Animal Behaviour, Cultural Geography
Reprinted:	Ballantyne 1880 Ballantyne, Robert Michael 1880. The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood, London: James Nisbet & Co. Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 118.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

[3] A Curious Mode of Catching Turtle

Subjects:

Hunting, Zoology, Anatomy

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 123–26.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [3]
Illustrators:	H Meyer Meyer, Henri (fl.1879) BP1/2/38/2 Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Exploration, Hunting, Animal Behaviour
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 126–27.

Boys We Have Known. IV—The Boy Who is "Never Wrong" [4/11]Anon, 'Boys We Have Known—The Duffer', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 502–03

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Anon

Genre:	Essay, Serial
Subjects:	Error, Mathematics, Education, Matter Theory
People mentioned:	Isaac Newton Newton, Sir Isaac (1642–1727) DSB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 128.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Entomology, Anatomy \| Natural History, Textbooks, Reading \| Zoology, Breeding \| Entomology, Taxonomy \| Botany, Taxonomy
Publications cited:	Coultas [1877], Coultas, Harland [1877]. The Home Naturalist: With Practical Instructions for Collecting, Arranging, and Preserving Natural Objects; Chiefly Designed to Assist Amateurs, London: The Religious Tract Society Close View the register entry >> Kirby and Kirby 1874 Kirby, Mary and Kirby, Elizabeth [1874]. Sketches of Insect Life, London: Religious Tract Society Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 46 (29 November 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [129]–131.

R M Ballantyne, Author of "The Lifeboat", "Post Haste", etc. Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825–94) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Hunting, Animal Behaviour
Reprinted:	Ballantyne 1880 Ballantyne, Robert Michael 1880. The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood, London: James Nisbet & Co. Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 139.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature—Notes; Extract

[2] Tobacco and Nerves

Subjects:	Narcotics, Disease, Health, Human Development, Universities
People mentioned:	Diocletian Lewis Lewis, Diocletian (1825–86) WBI Close View the register entry >>
Institutions mentioned:	Harvard College Harvard College Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 140–41.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Navigation, Instruments, Astronomy
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 141–42.

Attraction and Repulsion [1/2]Anon, 'Attraction and Repulsion', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 157–58

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Anon

Genre:	Short Fiction, Dialogue
Subjects:	Steamships, Experiment, Matter Theory, Force, Heat, Physics
See also:	Thomas S Millington, 'Rockets and Kites', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 14–15

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 143.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Electricity, Sound, Invention \| Natural History, Collecting \| Spiritualism, Controversy \| Disease, Medical Treatment \| Nutrition, Disease, Health \| Disease, Medical Treatment
People mentioned:	John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
See also:	Anon, 'The Telephone, and How to Make It', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 187–88

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Issue 47 (6 December 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 145–47.

The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter X—Fate of the Buffalo-Hunters [10/26]Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Describes a Great Hunt', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 81–83
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Some of the Shadows of a Buffalo Hunter's Life', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 97–99
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VIII—The Chase Continued, and Brought to a Fiery Termination', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 113–115
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter IX—Meteorological Changes and Consequences, and a Grand Opportunity Mis-Improved', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [129]–131
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XI—To the Rescue', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 161–63
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XII—Victory!', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 177–79
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XX—A Terrible Disaster and a Joyful Meeting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 305–07

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R M Ballantyne, Author of "The Lifeboat", "Post Haste", etc. Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825–94) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Hunting, Cultural Geography, Animal Behaviour, Commerce
Reprinted:	Ballantyne 1880 Ballantyne, Robert Michael 1880. The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood, London: James Nisbet & Co. Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 147–49.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Entomology, Anatomy, Light, Instruments, Collecting
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 37.

Some Boys Who Became Famous. Lord Macaulay Macaulay, Thomas Babington, 1st Baron Macaulay (1800–59) ODNB
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Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Zoology, Display

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 157–58.

Attraction and Repulsion [2/2]Anon, 'Attraction and Repulsion', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 141–42

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Anon

Genre:	Poetry, Short Fiction, Dialogue
Subjects:	Matter Theory, Soul, Industry, Metallurgy, Cosmology, Gravity, Force, Measurement, Artisans, Engineering
People mentioned:	Nevil Maskelyne Maskelyne, Nevil (1732–1811) DSB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 158.

Ghosts at Holly Court [1/4]Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court. Part II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 165–66
Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court. Part III', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 188–89
Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court. Part IV', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 205–06

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A Genuine "Medium", pseud. [Arthur Stradling] Stradling, Arthur (fl. 1882) BP1/5/195/4
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Drollery, Serial
Subjects:	Spiritualism, Magic, Charlatanry, Mental Illness

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 160.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Disease, Quackery, Medical Treatment, Health \| Zoology, Animal Development \| Ornithology, Animal Development, Entomology, Nutrition, Animal Behaviour \| Entomology, Collecting \| Exhibitions, Engineers, Architecture \| Ornithology, Breeding \| Military Technology, Accidents
Institutions mentioned:	Dick Veterinary College, Edinburgh Dick Veterinary College, Edinburgh Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 48 (13 December 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 161–63.

The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XI—To the Rescue [11/26]Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Describes a Great Hunt', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 81–83
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Some of the Shadows of a Buffalo Hunter's Life', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 97–99
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VIII—The Chase Continued, and Brought to a Fiery Termination', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 113–115
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter IX—Meteorological Changes and Consequences, and a Grand Opportunity Mis-Improved', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [129]–131
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter X—Fate of the Buffalo-Hunters', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 145–47
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XII—Victory!', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 177–79
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XX—A Terrible Disaster and a Joyful Meeting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 305–07

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R M Ballantyne, Author of "The Lifeboat", "Post Haste", etc. Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825–94) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Astronomy, Observation, Representation
Reprinted:	Ballantyne 1880 Ballantyne, Robert Michael 1880. The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood, London: James Nisbet & Co. Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 163–65.

Some Boys Who Became Famous. The Father of English Potters

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [2]
Illustrators:	E B, pseud. [Edwin Buckman] Buckman, Edwin (1841–1930) WBI Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Manufactories, Industry, Skill, Endeavour, Morality
Begins with a short account of English and European pottery, and the ancestry of the main subject of the article, Josiah Wedgwood Wedgwood, Josiah (1730–95) ODNB Close View the register entry >>. Describes Wedgwood's early life, his education, apprenticeship and the establishment of his celebrated firm. Notes how Wedgwood worked hard in the study of chemicals and new apparatus to improve the quality of cream-coloured ware. Also emphasises that his industry was 'incessant', that he loved truth 'in everything, great or small', that he was always 'modest and kind', and that 'His failures were stepping-stones to triumphs'. (165) The illustrations show Wedgwood as a middle-aged man, the young Wedgwood 'at the bench'.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 165–66.

Ghosts at Holly Court. Part II [2/4]Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 158
Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court. Part III', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 188–89
Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court. Part IV', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 205–06

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A Genuine "Medium", pseud. [Arthur Stradling] Stradling, Arthur (fl. 1882) BP1/5/195/4
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Drollery, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [8]
Subjects:	Exhibitions, Magic, Spiritualism, Natural Law, Charlatanry, Mental Illness

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 171–72.

A Daring Boy

An Old Special Correspondent Old Special Correspondent, An
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Genre:	Essay
Subjects:	Travel, Race, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 174–75.

The Electric Telegraph. How to Make and Work One

Henry O'Connor O'Connor, Henry (1858–1915) RLIN
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Genre:	Instructions
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [3]
Subjects:	Telegraphy, Electricity, Magnetism, Invention

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 176.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Machinery, Invention \| Zoology, Animal Development \| Zoology, Collecting, Display \| \| Heat, Light, Amusement, Accidents \| Disease, Medical Treatment \| Microscopy, Instruments \| Horticulture, Breeding \| Disease, Light, Instruments \| Sound, Instruments \| Industrial Chemistry, Mineralogy \| Pollution, Analytical Chemistry \| Zoology, Ornithology, Entomology, Animal Development, Breeding, Steamships
People mentioned:	John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Institutions mentioned:	Great Eastern Great Eastern, ship Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 49 (20 December 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 177–79.

The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XII—Victory! [12/26]Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Describes a Great Hunt', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 81–83
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Some of the Shadows of a Buffalo Hunter's Life', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 97–99
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VIII—The Chase Continued, and Brought to a Fiery Termination', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 113–115
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter IX—Meteorological Changes and Consequences, and a Grand Opportunity Mis-Improved', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [129]–131
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter X—Fate of the Buffalo-Hunters', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 145–47
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XI—To the Rescue', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 161–63
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XX—A Terrible Disaster and a Joyful Meeting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 305–07

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R M Ballantyne, Author of "The Lifeboat", "Post Haste", etc. Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825–94) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Hunting, Animal Behaviour
Reprinted:	Ballantyne 1880 Ballantyne, Robert Michael 1880. The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood, London: James Nisbet & Co. Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 180–83.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Navigation, Amateurism, Meteorology, Pneumatics, Instruments, Measurement
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 188–89.

Ghosts at Holly Court. Part III [3/4]Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 158
Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court. Part II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 165–66
Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court. Part IV', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 205–06

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A Genuine "Medium", pseud. [Arthur Stradling] Stradling, Arthur (fl. 1882) BP1/5/195/4
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Drollery, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [6]
Subjects:	Exhibitions, Magic, Spiritualism, Experiment, Charlatanry
People mentioned:	William H H Davenport, Davenport, William Henry Harrison (1841–77) WBI Close View the register entry >> Ira E Davenport Davenport, Ira Erastus (1839–1911) WBI Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 189–90.

Winter Indoor Experiments. Chemical Experiments [1/10]Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments. Galanty Shows', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 201
Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments. Amusing Optical Effects', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 222–23
Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 238

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Genre:	Serial—Introduction; Instructions
Subjects:	Amusement, Chemistry, Heat, Light
People mentioned:	Henri Braconnot, Braconnot, Henri (1780–1855) DSB Close View the register entry >> Humphry Davy Davy, Sir Humphry, Baronet (1778–1829) DSB ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Begins by pointing out that the ability of science to 'change our old linen into sugar' is 'magical' and that 'Nothing can approach natural magic'. Asserting that its object is 'to amuse' provides chemical recipes for producing such effects as 'Fire from Water' and 'Chameleon Pictures'. (190)

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 190.

Sea-Water for Aquaria

Anon

Genre:	Introduction; Extract, Letter
Publications extracted:	W A Lloyd Lloyd, W A (fl. 1879) BP1/2/39/5 Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Analytical Chemistry, Zoology, Display, Meteorology, Geology
People mentioned:	James J Hicks Hicks, James Joseph (1837–1916) COPAC Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 191.

Odds and Ends

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

Relevant illustrations:

wdct.[3]

[3] Instantaneous Growth of Whiskers, etc.

Subjects:

Light, Instruments, Magic, Amusement

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 192.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Disease, Medical Treatment \| Ornithology, Animal Behaviour, Sound \| Electricity, Magnetism, Sound, Invention \| Photography, Invention, Intellectual Property, Horticulture \| Astronomy, Instruments \| Natural History, Textbooks, Ornithology, Animal Behaviour \| Nutrition, Health, Human Development \| Astrology, Publishing \| Narcotics, Disease \| Domestic Economy, Chemistry \| Light, Magic, Textbooks \| Ornithology, Breeding
People mentioned:	Richard J Morrison Morrison, Richard James ('Zadkiel') (1795–1874) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Publications cited:	Chadwick 1878, Chadwick, William Isaac 1878. The Magic Lantern Manual: With One Hundred Practical Illustrations, London: Frederick Warne & Co. Close View the register entry >> Coultas [1877] Coultas, Harland [1877]. The Home Naturalist: With Practical Instructions for Collecting, Arranging, and Preserving Natural Objects; Chiefly Designed to Assist Amateurs, London: The Religious Tract Society Close View the register entry >>
See also:	John G Wood, 'Pupa-Digging', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 163–64 , Anon, 'The Telephone, and How to Make It', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 187–88 , A A Wood, 'Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: I—All About Lanterns', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 16

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Issue 50 (27 December 1879)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 197–99.

Some Holiday Spectres

H H
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Illustrators:	F Stroobant Stroobant, François (1819–1916) WBI Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Supernaturalism, Superstition, Religious Authority, Mental Illness, Psychology, Light, Instruments, Magic, Meteorology, Natural Law
People mentioned:	Charles Kingsley Kingsley, Charles (1819–75) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Publications cited:	Brewster 1832, Brewster, David 1832. Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart., London: John Murray Close View the register entry >> Brown 1864 Brown, J. H. 1864. Spectropia; or, Surprising Spectral Illusions Showing Ghosts Everywhere, and of Any Colour, London: Griffin & Farran Close View the register entry >>
See also:	Anon, 'Some Amusing Optical Illusions', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), facing 198

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), facing 198.

Some Amusing Optical Illusions

Anon

Genre:	Illustration
Relevant illustrations:	eng. (col). [9]
Subjects:	Light, Amusement, Magic

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 201.

Winter Indoor Experiments. Galanty Shows [2/10]Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments. Chemical Experiments', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 189–90
Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments. Amusing Optical Effects', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 222–23
Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 238

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Anon

Genre:	Serial—Introduction; Instructions,
Subjects:	Amusement, Light

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 205–06.

Ghosts at Holly Court. Part IV [4/4]Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 158
Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court. Part II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 165–66
Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court. Part III', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 188–89

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A Genuine "Medium", pseud. [Arthur Stradling] Stradling, Arthur (fl. 1882) BP1/5/195/4
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Drollery, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [8]
Subjects:	Spiritualism, Charlatanry, Magic, Psychology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 208.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Chemistry, Heat \| Ornithology, Breeding \| Light, Invention, Accidents \| Pneumatics, Instruments, Measurement \| Chemistry, Accidents \| Disease, Medical Treatment, Chemistry \| Astronomy, Measurement, Mathematics, Heat, Language \| Animal Development, Health, Domestic Economy \| Ornithology, Breeding \| Microscopy, Breeding \| Zoology, Health \| Zoology, Mathematics
People mentioned:	John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 51 (3 January 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 215.

Snow Crystals

Anon

Genre:	Essay
Subjects:	Meteorology, Natural Theology
See also:	Anon, 'Snow-Flakes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [216]

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [216].

Snow-Flakes

Anon

Genre:	Illustration
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [29]
Subjects:	Meteorology, Natural Theology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 219–22.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Navigation, Instruments
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 222–23.

Winter Indoor Experiments. Amusing Optical Effects [3/10]Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments. Chemical Experiments', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 189–90
Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments. Galanty Shows', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 201
Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 238

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Anon

Genre:	Serial—Introduction; Instructions
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [2]
Subjects:	Amusement, Light, Supernaturalism, Magic

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 224.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Animal Behaviour, Cruelty \| Health, Human Development \| Light, Heat, Amusement, Accidents \| Military Technology, Measurement \| Natural History, Collecting \| Disease, Medical Treatment, Chemistry \| Horticulture, Heat
Institutions mentioned:	Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 52 (10 January 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 227–28.

A Night Adventure at Sea. Part I [1/2]

Anon

Genre:	Reminiscences, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Hunting, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 233–34.

W H G Kingston, Author of "From Powder Monkey to Admiral", etc. Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–80) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Medical Practitioners, Medical Treatment
Reprinted:	Kingston 1893 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1893. Peter Trawl; or, The Adventures of a Whaler, London: Hodder & Stoughton Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 235.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

[1] How Franklin Franklin, Benjamin (1706–90) DSB
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Subjects:

Education, Philosophy, Language, Natural History, Accidents, Medical Treatment

[2] Captain Cook Cook, James (1728–79) DSB
Close View the register entry >> and the Walruses

Subjects:

Exploration, Observation, Zoology, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 238.

Winter Indoor Experiments [5/10]Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments. Chemical Experiments', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 189–90
Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments. Galanty Shows', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 201
Anon, 'Winter Indoor Experiments. Amusing Optical Effects', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 222–23

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Anon

Genre:	Serial—Introduction; Instructions
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [2]
Subjects:	Amusement, Light

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 240.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Medical Treatment, Chemistry \| Botany, Collecting \| Light, Heat, Amusement, Accidents \| Cell Biology, Nomenclature

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Issue 53 (17 January 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 254.

Some Boys Who Became Famous. A Very Young Arctic Explorer [1/2]Anon, 'Some Boys Who Became Famous. A Very Young Arctic Explorer. Part II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 270–71

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Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Heroism, Travel, Piety, Endeavour, Schools
Describes the life of William Scoresby Scoresby, William, Jr. (1789–1857) ODNB Close View the register entry >>. Begins with an account of Scoresby's father, also William Scoresby Scoresby, William, Sr. (1760–1829) ODNB Close View the register entry >>, who after becoming a sailor, spent his leisure hours reading and who was 'not ashamed to say that he feared and honoured God'. Proceeds to a description of Scoresby's father's naval adventures and then to Scoresby himself. Notes that one of Scoresby's earliest lessons was the veneration of the sabbath, and describes the brutal treatment delivered to boys at the school he attended.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 256.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Horticulture, Heat, Chemistry \| Animal Development, Health, Disease \| Breeding, Animal Development, Animal Behaviour \| Steam-power, Machinery

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Issue 54 (24 January 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 259–60.

A Funny Menagerie [1/3]Anon, 'A Funny Menagerie', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 286–87
Anon, 'A Funny Menagerie', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 303–04

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Anon

Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [5]
Subjects:	Textbooks, Publishing, Zoology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Animal Behaviour, Representation
Publications cited:	Boreman 1774 Boreman, Thomas 1774. A Description of Three Hundred Animals viz. Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Serpents, and Insects: With a Particular Account of the Manner of their Catching of Whales in Greenland. Extracted from the Best Authors, and Adapted to the Use of All Capacities; Illustrated with Copper-Plates, Whereon is Curiously Engraven Every Beast, Bird, Fish, Serpent, and Insect, Described in the Whole Book, 11th edn, London: J. and F. Rivington [and 9 others] Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 265–67.

W H G Kingston, Author of "From Powder Monkey to Admiral", etc. Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–80) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Medical Practitioners, Medical Treatment
Reprinted:	Kingston 1893 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1893. Peter Trawl; or, The Adventures of a Whaler, London: Hodder & Stoughton Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 267–70.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Botany, Ornithology, Animal Behaviour
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 270–71.

Some Boys Who Became Famous. A Very Young Arctic Explorer. Part II [2/2]Anon, 'Some Boys Who Became Famous. A Very Young Arctic Explorer', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 254

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Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Heroism, Hunting, Education, Universities, Religion, Endeavour, Piety
Continues an account of the life of William Scoresby Scoresby, William, Jr. (1789–1857) ODNB Close View the register entry >>. Describes how Scoresby sailed with his father, also William Scoresby Scoresby, William, Sr. (1760–1829) ODNB Close View the register entry >>, on a whaling-ship, and after an education and being made chief officer of his father's ship, sailed on this vessel to Spiztbergen for whaling. Notes his period at the University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh Close View the register entry >>, notably the way in which he surprised his tutor, Robert Jameson Jameson, Robert (1774–1854) DSB Close View the register entry >>, with his detailed meteorological journals. Considers this to be the beginning of Scoresby's 'scientific career' and that at this point, although 'he knew nothing of the power of religion', he 'wanted to serve God and Mammon also', and later refused to hunt whales on the sabbath. Describes his route to becoming a 'minister of the Gospel', notably his study at Queens' College, Cambridge Queens' College, Cambridge Close View the register entry >>, his ordination, and appointment as chaplain at the Mariner's Church, Liverpool Mariner's Church, Liverpool Close View the register entry >>. Believes Scoresby was right for this position owing to his earnestness and kindness.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 272.

Odds and Ends

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Instructions

Relevant illustrations:

wdct.[2]

[1] A Pin Organ

Subjects:

Sound, Music, Instruments

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 272.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Disease, Quackery, Medical Treatment, Health \| Animal Development, Ornithology \| Ornithology, Entomology, Nutrition, Animal Behaviour \| Entomology, Collecting \| Domestic Economy, Animal Development, Health \| Exhibitions, Engineering, Architecture \| Ornithology, Animal Behaviour \| Military Technology, Accidents

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Issue 55 (31 January 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 286–87.

A Funny Menagerie [2/3]Anon, 'A Funny Menagerie', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 259–60
Anon, 'A Funny Menagerie', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 303–04

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Anon

Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [9]
Subjects:	Textbooks, Publishing, Zoology, Ornithology, Monstrosities, Anatomy, Animal Behaviour, Representation, Ancient Authorities, Comparative Philology
Publications cited:	Boreman 1774 Boreman, Thomas 1774. A Description of Three Hundred Animals viz. Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Serpents, and Insects: With a Particular Account of the Manner of their Catching of Whales in Greenland. Extracted from the Best Authors, and Adapted to the Use of All Capacities; Illustrated with Copper-Plates, Whereon is Curiously Engraven Every Beast, Bird, Fish, Serpent, and Insect, Described in the Whole Book, 11th edn, London: J. and F. Rivington [and 9 others] Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 288.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Electricity, Instruments, Chemistry, Energy \| Meteorology, Measurement \| Mechanics, Amusement \| Animal Development, Nutrition \| Natural History, Collecting \| Zoology, Entomology, Collecting \| Ornithology, Animal Behaviour \| Photography, Transport, Hospitals
People mentioned:	John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
See also:	Author of "Mind Your Own Business", etc., 'About Balls and Other Balls', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 259–60

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Issue 56 (7 February 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 294–96.

Some of Our Fellows. A School Story. Chapter XIV—The Recall [14/24]

The Rev. T S Millington, Author of "Under a Cloud", "Boy and Man", etc. Millington, Thomas Street (b. 1821) WBI
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Animal Development, Breeding

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 297.

An African Story (With a Moral!)

Anon

Genre:	Illustration, Drollery
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [6]
Subjects:	Animal Behaviour, Hunting, Race, Morality

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 303–04.

A Funny Menagerie [3/3]Anon, 'A Funny Menagerie', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 259–60
Anon, 'A Funny Menagerie', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 286–87

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Anon

Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [7]
Subjects:	Textbooks, Zoology, Monstrosities, Anatomy, Animal Behaviour, Representation, Ancient Authorities, Comparative Philology, Comparative Anatomy, Zoological Gardens
Institutions mentioned:	Brighton Aqarium Brighton Aquarium Company Close View the register entry >>
Publications cited:	Boreman 1774 Boreman, Thomas 1774. A Description of Three Hundred Animals viz. Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Serpents, and Insects: With a Particular Account of the Manner of their Catching of Whales in Greenland. Extracted from the Best Authors, and Adapted to the Use of All Capacities; Illustrated with Copper-Plates, Whereon is Curiously Engraven Every Beast, Bird, Fish, Serpent, and Insect, Described in the Whole Book, 11th edn, London: J. and F. Rivington [and 9 others] Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 304.

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Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Entomology, Animal Development \| Agriculture, Machinery, Exhibitions \| Light, Instruments, Accidents
People mentioned:	John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
See also:	Anon, 'Some Typical British Butterflies', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), facing [i]

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Issue 57 (14 February 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 305–07.

The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XX—A Terrible Disaster and a Joyful Meeting [20/26]Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Describes a Great Hunt', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 81–83
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VI—Some of the Shadows of a Buffalo Hunter's Life', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 97–99
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter VIII—The Chase Continued, and Brought to a Fiery Termination', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 113–115
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter IX—Meteorological Changes and Consequences, and a Grand Opportunity Mis-Improved', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [129]–131
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter X—Fate of the Buffalo-Hunters', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 145–47
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XI—To the Rescue', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 161–63
Robert M Ballantyne, 'The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood. Chapter XII—Victory!', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 177–79

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R M Ballantyne, Author of "The Lifeboat", "Post Haste", etc. Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825–94) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Disease, Animal Development, Race, Human Development
Reprinted:	Ballantyne 1880 Ballantyne, Robert Michael 1880. The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of the Red River Flood, London: James Nisbet & Co. Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 307–10.

A Life on the Ocean Wave [1/12]A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. II—The Midshipman', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 323–26
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. III—Assistant-Clerks', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 339–42
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. IV—Engineer Students and Assistant-Engineers', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 355–56
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. V—Boy Writers and Ship's Steward's Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 371–62
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. VI—Second Class Boys (Continued)', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 389–90

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A Late Naval Officer Late Naval Officer, A
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Subjects:	Education, Skill, Mathematics, Transport, Steamships
Institutions mentioned:	Royal Naval College, Greenwich, Royal Naval College, Greenwich Close View the register entry >> HMS Britannia HMS Britannia Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), facing 308.

The Vessels of All Nations

Anon

Genre:	Illustration
Relevant illustrations:	eng. (col.) [21]
Illustrators:	J Wells Wells, Joseph Robert (fl. 1872–95) Engen 1985 Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Transport, Steamships, Military Technology, Taxonomy

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 315–16.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Entomology, Light, Instruments, Collecting, Botany, Amateurism
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 319.

Odds and Ends

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

Relevant illustrations:

wdct.

[1] An Optical Paradox

Subjects:

Light, Instruments, Amusement, Magic

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 319.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Supernaturalism, Light, Chemistry \| Chemistry, Heat, Light
See also:	Arthur Stradling, 'Ghosts at Holly Court', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 158

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Issue 58 (21 February 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 323–26.

A Life on the Ocean Wave. II—The Midshipman [2/12]A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 307–10
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. III—Assistant-Clerks', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 339–42
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. IV—Engineer Students and Assistant-Engineers', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 355–56
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. V—Boy Writers and Ship's Steward's Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 371–62
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. VI—Second Class Boys (Continued)', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 389–90

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A Late Naval Officer Late Naval Officer, A
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Subjects:	Education, Skill, Navigation, Instruments, Astronomy, Time, Measurement, Mechanics, Dynamics, Physics, Physical Geography, Mapping
Institutions mentioned:	Royal Naval College, Greenwich Royal Naval College, Greenwich Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 329–31.

W H G Kingston, Author of "From Powder Monkey to Admiral", etc. Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–80) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Zoology, Hunting, Health, Medical Practitioners, Medical Treatment, Botany, Collecting
Reprinted:	Kingston 1893 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1893. Peter Trawl; or, The Adventures of a Whaler, London: Hodder & Stoughton Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 336.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Animal Development, Commerce \| Ornithology, Nutrition, Animal Development \| Spiritualism, Amusement, Instruments \| Metallurgy, Textbooks \| Botany, Amusement \| Light, Magic, Amusement, Instruments
People mentioned:	John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 59 (28 February 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 339–42.

A Life on the Ocean Wave. III—Assistant-Clerks [3/12]A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 307–10
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. II—The Midshipman', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 323–26
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. IV—Engineer Students and Assistant-Engineers', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 355–56
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. V—Boy Writers and Ship's Steward's Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 371–62
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. VI—Second Class Boys (Continued)', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 389–90

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A Late Naval Officer Late Naval Officer, A
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [4]
Illustrators:	A Pleitch Pleitch, A (fl. 1880) BP1/2/59/1 Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Health, Education, Mathematics, Physical Geography, Physics, Transport, Steamships, Military Technology, Telegraphy
Institutions mentioned:	Royal Naval College, Greenwich Royal Naval College, Greenwich Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 345–47.

W H G Kingston, Author of "From Powder Monkey to Admiral", etc. Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–80) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Zoology, Hunting, Medical Practitioners, Botany, Race, Cultural Geography
Reprinted:	Kingston 1893 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1893. Peter Trawl; or, The Adventures of a Whaler, London: Hodder & Stoughton Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 347–50.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Physical Geography, Natural History, Animal Behaviour
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 352.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Mathematics, Education \| Chemistry, Textbooks \| Transport, Commerce \| Chemistry, Representation \| Astronomy, Observation \| Disease, Medical Treatment \| Electricity, Magnetism, Sound, Instruments \| Animal Development, Disease, Textbooks
Publications cited:	Gill 1869 Gill, Charles Haughton 1869. Chemistry for Schools: An Introduction to the Practical Study of Chemistry, London: J. Walton Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 60 (6 March 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 355–56.

A Life on the Ocean Wave. IV—Engineer Students and Assistant-Engineers [4/12]A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 307–10
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. II—The Midshipman', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 323–26
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. III—Assistant-Clerks', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 339–42
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. V—Boy Writers and Ship's Steward's Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 371–62
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. VI—Second Class Boys (Continued)', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 389–90

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A Late Naval Officer Late Naval Officer, A
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Engineers, Engineering, Health, Education, Mathematics, Class, Military Technology, War, Accidents
Institutions mentioned:	Royal Naval College, Greenwich Royal Naval College, Greenwich Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 360–62.

Bicyclists and Bicycling. I—Introductory [1/10]Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. II—Learning to Ride', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 375–76
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. III—On the Choice of Machine', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 410–11
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. IV—Road-Riding, Brakes, etc.', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 430–31
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. V—Touring', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 452–53
Anon, 'Bicycles and Bicycling. VII—Past and Present', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 551–52
Anon, 'Bicycles and Bicycling. VIII—Cleaning and Keeping Machines in Order, etc.', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 567

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Anon

Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [4]
Subjects:	Transport, Technology, Accidents, Amusement, Education

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 362–64.

W H G Kingston, Author of "From Powder Monkey to Admiral", etc. Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–80) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Medical Practitioners, Medical Treatment
Reprinted:	Kingston 1893 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1893. Peter Trawl; or, The Adventures of a Whaler, London: Hodder & Stoughton Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 368.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Disease, Medical Treatment \| Phrenology, Textbooks, Controversy \| Aeronautics, Technology \| Engineering, Transport \| Photography, Light \| Mathematics, Instruments \| Ornithology, Collecting \| Astronomy, Instruments \| Microscopy, Instruments, Light \| Light, Magic, Instruments \| Photography, Light, Magic, Instruments \| Astronomy
People mentioned:	Etienne J De Montgolfier, Montgolfier, Étienne Jacques de (1745–99) DSB Close View the register entry >> Michel J De Montgolfier Montgolfier, Michel Joseph de (1740–1810) DSB Close View the register entry >>
Publications cited:	Combe 1828 Combe, George 1828. The Constitution of Man Considered in Relation to External Objects, Edinburgh: John Anderson Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 61 (13 March 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 371–62.

A Life on the Ocean Wave. V—Boy Writers and Ship's Steward's Boys [5/12]A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 307–10
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. II—The Midshipman', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 323–26
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. III—Assistant-Clerks', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 339–42
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. IV—Engineer Students and Assistant-Engineers', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 355–56
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. VI—Second Class Boys (Continued)', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 389–90

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A Late Naval Officer Late Naval Officer, A
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Health, Education
Institutions mentioned:	Royal Naval College, Greenwich Royal Naval College, Greenwich Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 375–76.

Bicyclists and Bicycling. II—Learning to Ride [2/10]Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. I—Introductory', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 360–62
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. III—On the Choice of Machine', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 410–11
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. IV—Road-Riding, Brakes, etc.', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 430–31
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. V—Touring', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 452–53
Anon, 'Bicycles and Bicycling. VII—Past and Present', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 551–52
Anon, 'Bicycles and Bicycling. VIII—Cleaning and Keeping Machines in Order, etc.', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 567

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Anon

Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [7]
Subjects:	Transport, Technology, Education

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 377–78.

W H G Kingston, Author of "From Powder Monkey to Admiral", etc. Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–80) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Race, Animal Behaviour, Hunting
Reprinted:	Kingston 1893 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1893. Peter Trawl; or, The Adventures of a Whaler, London: Hodder & Stoughton Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 381–83.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Travel, Physical Geography, Race, Cultural Geography, Statistics, Crime, Mapping, Disease
People mentioned:	James A Grant, Grant, James Augustus (1827–92) ODNB Close View the register entry >> John H Speke, Speke, John Hanning (1827–64) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Richard F Burton, Burton, Sir Richard Francis (1821–90) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Verney L Cameron, Cameron, Verney Lovett (1844–94) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Henry M Stanley, Stanley, Sir Henry Morton (1841–1904) ODNB Close View the register entry >> David Livingstone, Livingstone, David (1813–73) ODNB Close View the register entry >> W E Dillon, Dillon, W E (fl. 1873) WBI Close View the register entry >> Robert Moffat Moffat, Robert (1795–1883) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 384.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Nutrition, Health \| Health, Sanitation \| Light, Magic \| Ornithology, Breeding, Education \| Animal Development, Sanitation, Health \| Mineralogy, Industry
See also:	[R W Alldridge], 'My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 21

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Issue 62 (20 March 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 387.

Chemical Amusements

Anon

Genre:	Instructions
Subjects:	Chemistry, Magic, Wonder, Light

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 389–90.

A Life on the Ocean Wave. VI—Second Class Boys (Continued) [6/12]A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 307–10
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. II—The Midshipman', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 323–26
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. III—Assistant-Clerks', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 339–42
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. IV—Engineer Students and Assistant-Engineers', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 355–56
A Late Naval Officer, 'A Life on the Ocean Wave. V—Boy Writers and Ship's Steward's Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 371–62

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A Late Naval Officer Late Naval Officer, A
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Education, Mathematics
Institutions mentioned:	Royal Naval College, Greenwich Royal Naval College, Greenwich Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 395–98.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Physical Geography, Race
People mentioned:	Henry M Stanley, Stanley, Sir Henry Morton (1841–1904) ODNB Close View the register entry >> David Livingstone, Livingstone, David (1813–73) ODNB Close View the register entry >> James A Grant, Grant, James Augustus (1827–92) ODNB Close View the register entry >> John H Speke, Speke, John Hanning (1827–64) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Richard F Burton, Burton, Sir Richard Francis (1821–90) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Verney L Cameron Cameron, Verney Lovett (1844–94) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 399.

Cruelty to a Cat

Anon

Genre:	News-Commentary
Subjects:	Cruelty, Crime, Morality
Institutions mentioned:	Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 400.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Ornithology, Breeding \| Medical Treatment, Disease \| Ornithology, Nutrition, Animal Development

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Issue 63 (27 March 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 404–06.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Natural History
People mentioned:	David Livingstone Livingstone, David (1813–73) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 410–11.

Bicyclists and Bicycling. III—On the Choice of Machine [3/10]Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. I—Introductory', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 360–62
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. II—Learning to Ride', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 375–76
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. IV—Road-Riding, Brakes, etc.', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 430–31
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. V—Touring', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 452–53
Anon, 'Bicycles and Bicycling. VII—Past and Present', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 551–52
Anon, 'Bicycles and Bicycling. VIII—Cleaning and Keeping Machines in Order, etc.', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 567

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Anon

Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [4]
Subjects:	Transport, Technology, Commerce, Accidents, Education

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 411.

Petty Pride

Anon

Genre:	Anecdote
Subjects:	Travel, Accidents, Metallurgy, Skill
People mentioned:	John Rennie Rennie, John (1761–1821) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 413–15.

W H G Kingston, Author of "From Powder Monkey to Admiral", etc. Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–80) ODNB
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Hunting, Animal Behaviour
Reprinted:	Kingston 1893 Kingston, William Henry Giles 1893. Peter Trawl; or, The Adventures of a Whaler, London: Hodder & Stoughton Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 415.

Arithmetical Puzzles

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Miscellaneous
Subjects:	Mathematics

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 416.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Animal Development, Breeding, Breeding, Nutrition \| Periodicals
People mentioned:	John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Publications cited:	Athenaeum, Athenaeum (1828–1900+) Waterloo Directory Close View the register entry >> Academy Academy (1869–1900+) Waterloo Directory Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 64 (3 April 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [417]–19.

The Biggest Coward in the School

Author of "How I Helped to Beat the Boundary", etc. Author of How I Helped to Beat the Boundary
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Genre:	Short Fiction
Subjects:	Cruelty, Ornithology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 422.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature—Notes; Extract

Publications extracted:

N O O, N
Close View the register entry >>Thomson 1877 [Thomson, William Hamilton] 1877. Five Years' Penal Servitude by One Who Has Endured it, London: Richard Bentley & Son
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[1] Remarkable Sagacity of a Dog

Subjects:

Animal Behaviour

[2] "Penny Dreadfuls"

Subjects:

Periodicals, Reading, Crime, Mathematics, Education, Human Development

    Presents a compliment to the Boy's Own Paper from James Hannington Hannington, James (1847–1885) ODNB
Close   View the register entry >> who believes that this periodical has stopped boys in his parish from reading 'baneful literature'. Goes on to boast that the periodical has 'killed three of the worst papers of the "Penny Dreadful" class' and to demonstrate the importance of this claim, presents an extract from William H Thomson's Thomson, William Hamilton (1813–85) WBI
Close   View the register entry >> anonymous Five Years' Penal Servitude which describes the way in which two boys, who should have been reading 'Euclid Euclid (fl. 295 BC) DSB
Close   View the register entry >> and Delectus', consumed stories of 'gentlemen pirates, highwaymen, and bandit captains', a literary diet which inspired their criminal activities.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 425–26.

Boys' Dogs and all About Them. I—Dignity and Impudence [1/7]Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. II—The Retriever and the Fox Terrier', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 436–38
Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. III—The Bull-Dog and the Mastiff', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 471–72
Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. IV—Newfoundlands', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 486–88
Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. V—Collies', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 500–01
Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. VI—The Cross-Bred, the Deerhound, and the Greyhound', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 515–17
Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. VII—The Setter and Irish Terrier', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 531–33

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Gordon Stables, MD, RN Stables, William ('Gordon') ([1837–1840]–1910) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Animal Development, Anatomy, Breeding, Disease, Medical Treatment, Pharmaceuticals

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 430–31.

Bicyclists and Bicycling. IV—Road-Riding, Brakes, etc. [4/10]Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. I—Introductory', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 360–62
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. II—Learning to Ride', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 375–76
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. III—On the Choice of Machine', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 410–11
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. V—Touring', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 452–53
Anon, 'Bicycles and Bicycling. VII—Past and Present', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 551–52
Anon, 'Bicycles and Bicycling. VIII—Cleaning and Keeping Machines in Order, etc.', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 567

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Anon

Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [9]
Subjects:	Transport, Technology, Crime, Accidents

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 432.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Astronomy, Textbooks \| Railways, Light \| Meteorology, Prognostication \| Electricity, Instruments, Energy \| Electricity, Instruments \| Chemistry, Accidents \| Domestic Economy, Chemistry \| Matter Theory, Heat \| Chemistry, Manufactories
People mentioned:	William R Grove, Grove, Sir William Robert (1811–96) DSB ODNB Close View the register entry >> Robert W E Bunsen Bunsen, Robert Wilhelm Eberhard (1811–99) DSB Close View the register entry >>
Publications cited:	Dunkin 1869 Dunkin, Edwin 1869. The Midnight Sky: Familiar Notes on the Stars and Planets; With Thirty-Two Star-Maps and Numerous Other Illustrations, London: Religious Tract Society Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 65 (10 April 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 436–38.

Boys' Dogs and all About Them. II—The Retriever and the Fox Terrier [2/7]Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. I—Dignity and Impudence', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 425–26
Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. III—The Bull-Dog and the Mastiff', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 471–72
Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. IV—Newfoundlands', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 486–88
Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. V—Collies', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 500–01
Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. VI—The Cross-Bred, the Deerhound, and the Greyhound', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 515–17
Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. VII—The Setter and Irish Terrier', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 531–33

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Gordon Stables, MD, RN Stables, William ('Gordon') ([1837–1840]–1910) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [3]
Subjects:	Animal Development, Taxonomy, Animal Behaviour, Breeding, Health, Nutrition

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 442.

Our Note Book

Anon / C Barnard Barnard, C (fl. 1880) BP1/2/65/2
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Genre:

Regular Feature, Instructions

Relevant illustrations:

wdct. [2]

[2] The Mechanical Pigeon

Subjects:

Animal Behaviour, Invention

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 443–45.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Illustrators:	H Meyer Meyer, Henri (fl.1879) BP1/2/38/2 Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Meteorology, Physical Geography, Exploration, Entomology, Anatomy, Geology, Animal Behaviour, Collecting, Hunting, Lecturing, Taxonomy
People mentioned:	Henry Smeathman, Smeathman, Henry (d. 1786) WBI Close View the register entry >> David Livingstone, Livingstone, David (1813–73) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Henry M Stanley Stanley, Sir Henry Morton (1841–1904) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Includes a detailed description of Cousin Benedict's exploration of a giant evacuated ant-hill where Benedict and his fellow travellers sought refuge after a severe African tempest. Benedict reports his discovery of the 'termites' "store-house"' (which was a receptacle for 'a considerable quantity of gum and vegetable juices') and attempts to interest his friends in the importance of the fact that the hills are deserted. (443) Later Benedict holds forth on the subject of termites, describing their classification, anatomy and habits, and emphasising the fierce ''sirafoos'' species of termite which frighten even the lion, and the immense fecundity of the female termite. The illustrations show the dark cavern where 'Cousin Benedict's curiosity was awakened', and the naturalist crouched on the floor of the cavern 'fairly mounted on a favourite hobby'—lecturing on entomology. (444)
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 445–46.

Some Boys Who Became Famous. Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Illustrators:	L Dumoni Dumoni, L (fl. 1880–81) BP1/2/65/4 Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Science Fiction, Science Communication, Publishing, Progress, Reading, Morality
Champions Verne as a 'household name with the boys of England—young and old', and as a writer of 'thrilling scientific romances' who 'knows everything', who 'seizes the latest scientific discovery, and weaves it so deftly in his magic web, that however wonderful it may have appeared or however far-fetched, it takes its place naturally in the daily routine of his little world of fancy'. Stresses further the range of Verne's scientific interests (from the 'depths of the ocean' to 'a journey to the moon'). (445) Proceeds to a short account of Verne's life, although it cannot account for his turn to 'writing a scientific romance', but suggests that this might have been caused by 'the progress which has been made in the sciences within recent years', which 'fired his strong imagination'. Lists several of his major works and proceeds to address the question of 'what use these scientific romances serve'. Replies by insisting that such works are 'directly beneficial' and satisfy 'the most exacting appetite for what is marvellous, whilst [Verne] opens before the minds of his readers possibilities of scientific triumphs that must make them think'. Also praises Verne's works for making 'the mere idler an object of contempt' and believes his portrait shows 'power and intelligence and purpose'. (446)

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 448.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Zoology, Menageries, Specimen Trading \| Chemistry

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Issue 66 (17 April 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 452–53.

Bicyclists and Bicycling. V—Touring [5/10]Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. I—Introductory', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 360–62
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. II—Learning to Ride', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 375–76
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. III—On the Choice of Machine', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 410–11
Anon, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. IV—Road-Riding, Brakes, etc.', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 430–31
Anon, 'Bicycles and Bicycling. VII—Past and Present', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 551–52
Anon, 'Bicycles and Bicycling. VIII—Cleaning and Keeping Machines in Order, etc.', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 567

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Anon

Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Subjects:	Transport, Technology, Travel

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 460–62.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Technology, Pneumatics, Experiment, Entomology
Reprinted:	Verne 1879 Verne, Jules 1879. Dick Sands, the Boy Captain, tr. by Ellen E. Frewer, London: Sampson Low, Searle & Rivington Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 462.

How I Laid A Ghost

Anon

Genre:	Short Fiction
Subjects:	Supernaturalism, Superstition, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 463.

The Decrease of Buffaloes

Anon

Genre:	News-Commentary
Subjects:	Extinction, Zoology
Publications cited:	Montana Herald Montana Herald (cited 1880) BP1/2/66/4 Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 464.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Breeding, Animal Development \| Entomology, Representation
People mentioned:	John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 67 (24 April 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 467–69.