Volume 1
(January to September 1879) Expand / Collapse All
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), facing [i].
Some Typical British Butterflies
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), [ii].
Among the Contributors of this Volume Are
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Subjects:
Periodicals
People mentioned:
Thomas Baines ,
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Francis T Buckland ,
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Professor Lee ,
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John K Lord ,
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Charles R Low ,
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Thomas J Lucas ,
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John N Maskelyne ,
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Thomas S Millington ,
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Matthew Webb ,
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A A Wood ,
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John G Wood
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 3–5.
Out with a Jack-Knife
[1/2] John G Wood, 'Out with a Jack-Knife ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 22–23Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA FLS , Author of "Illustrated Natural History,"
Wood, John George
1853. The Illustrated Natural History , London: George Routledge &
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Genre:
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Subjects:
Natural History, Zoology, Animal Behaviour, Instruments
Begins by giving advice on buying, using, and maintaining knives, and then describes some of the uses to which such an instrument can be put in 'Practical Natural History' (3). These include the examination of worms, the sea-mouse, vipers, centipedes, and glow-worms. The illustrations depict the sea-mouse, the mouth of a viper, and the glow-worm.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 7–8.
The Bogle. Chapter I—How We Did It
[1/2]
Ascott R Hope, Author of "A Peck of Troubles", "Stories of Whitminster", "The Heroes of Young America", etc.
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Subjects:
Education, Schools, Chemistry
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 13.
Our Note Book
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 16.
Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: I—All About Lanterns
[1/9] A A Wood, 'Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. II—Various Kinds of Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 32Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: III—The Phantasmagoria Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 48Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IV: The Euphaneron Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 63–64Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VI—The Lime Light ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 80Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. VII—Oxy-Hydrogen Jet ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 96Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VIII—The Gas and the Gas-Bags ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 112Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IX—Oxygen and Hydrogen ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 143–44Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: X—Slide Painting, etc. ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 159–60Close
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 21.
My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them
[1/7] R W Alldridge, 'My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 76My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 90–91My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 123My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 158My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08Close
[R W Alldridge]
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Ornithology, Animal Development, Education
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 22–23.
Out with a Jack-Knife
[2/2] John G Wood, 'Out with a Jack-Knife ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 3–5Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA FLS , Author of "Illustrated Natural History,"
Wood, John George
1853. The Illustrated Natural History , London: George Routledge &
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Subjects:
Natural History, Entomology, Zoology, Animal Behaviour, Instruments
Describes the characteristics of some 'hidden animal life' to be found using a knife (22). These include wood-lice, spiders, various species of ant, gnats, beetles, and earwigs. The illustrations depict the soldier-ant, chambers of ants' nests, yellow ants' nests, a ground beetle, and a gnat alongside a caterpillar and chrysalis.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 24–26.
Jack and John: Their Friends and Their Fortunes
[2/37] Elizabeth Eiloart, 'Jack and John: Their Friends and Their Fortunes. Chapter X—A Sudden Illness and Speedy Recovery ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 107–109Jack and John: Their Friends and Their Fortunes. Chapter XXVII—Shows that Mrs. Vookes Could Sometimes Receive Her Guess Graciously ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 379–80Close
Mrs Eiloart, Author of "Ernie Elton", "Tom Dunstone's Troubles", "Archie Blake", etc.
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 26.
How I Swam the Channel
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Captain Webb
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Reminiscences, Essay, Serial
Subjects:
Gravity, Meteorology, Health
Includes an explanation of the origin of tides and distinguishes the varieties of this oceanic phenomenon. Later he stresses the importance of 'plenty of healthy exercise' as preparation for the swim (27)
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 32.
Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. II—Various Kinds of Lanterns
[2/9] A A Wood, 'Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: I—All About Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 16Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: III—The Phantasmagoria Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 48Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IV: The Euphaneron Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 63–64Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VI—The Lime Light ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 80Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. VII—Oxy-Hydrogen Jet ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 96Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VIII—The Gas and the Gas-Bags ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 112Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IX—Oxygen and Hydrogen ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 143–44Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: X—Slide Painting, etc. ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 159–60Close
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Genre:
Instructions, Serial
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Subjects:
Light, Theory, Instruments, Display, Amusement, Exhibitions
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 32.
Our Note Book
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Genre:
Regular Feature—Notes; Extract
Relevant illustrations:
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[1] Habits of the Mole
Subjects:
Animal Behaviour, Zoology, Design
[3] Mighty Hunters
Subjects:
Hunting, Imperialism
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 37–39.
A Veteran Arctic Explorer
[1/2] Charles R Low, 'A Veteran Arctic Explorer. Part II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 58–59Close
Lieut. Low, Late IN, FRGS
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Illustrators:
W W Meason
fl . 1879)
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Subjects:
Exploration, Physical Geography, Meteorology
People mentioned:
James C Ross
Sir James Clark
(1800–62)
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Publications cited:
Back 1836
Back, George 1836.
Narrative of the Arctic Land Expedition to the Mouth of the Great Fish
River, and Along the Shores of the Arctic Ocean, in the Years 1833, 1834, and
1835 , London: John Murray
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Describes the life of the recently deceased admiral George Back
Sir George
(1796–1878)
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Sir John
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 46.
Our Note Book
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Genre:
Regular Feature, Notes
[3] Aerial Navigation
Subjects:
Aeronautics, Invention, Transport
Describes the invention of F W Schroeder
fl . 1879)
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 47–48.
My Boat, and How I Made It
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Instructions
Subjects:
Transport, Technology
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 48.
Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: III—The Phantasmagoria Lantern
[3/9] A A Wood, 'Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: I—All About Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 16Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. II—Various Kinds of Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 32Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IV: The Euphaneron Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 63–64Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VI—The Lime Light ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 80Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. VII—Oxy-Hydrogen Jet ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 96Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VIII—The Gas and the Gas-Bags ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 112Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IX—Oxygen and Hydrogen ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 143–44Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: X—Slide Painting, etc. ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 159–60Close
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fl . 1879)
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Instructions, Serial
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Subjects:
Light, Instruments, Amusement, Display, Exhibitions, Magic, Supernaturalism
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 52–53.
Frogs and Toads
[1/2] John G Wood, 'Frogs and Toads. Part II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 68–70Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Essay, Serial
Subjects:
Zoology, Natural History, Animal Behaviour, Taxonomy, Education, Superstition
Begins by admitting that neither frogs nor toads are 'very pretty or interesting creatures' but promises to 'mention some of the chief points of interest in these animals, avoiding, as far as possible, the use of scientific language, and, where it is absolutely necessary, explaining it'. Accordingly, details the physical characteristics and habits of frogs and toads. Dismisses several myths about these animals including the claim that the skin of the toad is poisonous and that they can 'spit fire'. (52) Emphasises the ease of taming and feeding toads and urges observation of their eating habits.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 62.
The Sharks of Mauritius
Nicholas Pike, US Consul at Mauritius
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Subjects:
Hunting, Zoology, Animal Behaviour
Begins by noting his success in 'procuring large specimens of the large ocean fish of this ocean', and proceeds to detail the physical appearance of the shark's jaws and the rest of its body. Goes on to describes the hammerhead shark and swordfish
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 62.
[Terrible Adventure with Sharks]
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Reportage
Subjects:
Hunting, Animal Behaviour
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 63.
Our Note Book
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Regular Feature—Notes; Extract
Publications extracted:
British Medical Journal
British Medical Journal
(1857–1900+)
Waterloo
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[1] What Comes from Smoking
Subjects:
Narcotics, Disease, Human Development
Describes an investigation into the smoking habits of boys under the age of fifteen which revealed the serious effects of the habit on the digestion, sleep, and circulation.
[2] Electrical Phenomena
[3] "Headers" in Swimming
Subjects:
Amusement, Health, Accidents
[4] Dogs, and How to Manage Them
Subjects:
Animal Behaviour, Health, Nutrition
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 63–64.
Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IV: The Euphaneron Lantern
[4/9] A A Wood, 'Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: I—All About Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 16Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. II—Various Kinds of Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 32Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: III—The Phantasmagoria Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 48Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VI—The Lime Light ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 80Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. VII—Oxy-Hydrogen Jet ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 96Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VIII—The Gas and the Gas-Bags ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 112Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IX—Oxygen and Hydrogen ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 143–44Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: X—Slide Painting, etc. ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 159–60Close
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 64.
A Geographical Acrostic
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Subjects:
Physical Geography
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 64.
Conundrums
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Regular Feature, Miscellaneous
Subjects:
Physical Geography
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 68.
A New Way of Ostrich-Hunting. A Captain's Story
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Travelogue, Reminiscences
Relevant illustrations:
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Subjects:
Hunting, Zoology
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 68–70.
Frogs and Toads. Part II
[2/2] John G Wood, 'Frogs and Toads ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 52–53Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Subjects:
Zoology, Natural History, Animal Behaviour, Education, Superstition
People mentioned:
Luigi Galvani
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Describes the insect-eating habits and the immunity of toads, and proceeds to detail the aquatic capabilities, life-cycle, and physical characteristics of frogs. Notes the connection between frogs and galvanism and describes other features of the frog including its culinary uses, its croak, and its different colourings.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 70.
A Talk About Tops
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Genre:
Short Fiction, Dialogue
Relevant illustrations:
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Subjects:
Amusement, Physics, Mechanics, Dynamics, Force, Astronomy, Religious Authority
Features a conversation between a boy and his school master who explains to his charge, in terms of Newtonian mechanics, the behaviour of a spinning top.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 76.
My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter II
[2/7] [R W Alldridge], 'My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 21My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 90–91My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 123My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 158My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08Close
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Genre:
Short Fiction, Serial
Subjects:
Ornithology, Animal Development, Education, Nutrition
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 80.
Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VI—The Lime Light
[5/9] A A Wood, 'Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: I—All About Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 16Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. II—Various Kinds of Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 32Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: III—The Phantasmagoria Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 48Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IV: The Euphaneron Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 63–64Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. VII—Oxy-Hydrogen Jet ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 96Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VIII—The Gas and the Gas-Bags ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 112Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IX—Oxygen and Hydrogen ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 143–44Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: X—Slide Painting, etc. ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 159–60Close
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Genre:
Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
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Subjects:
Light, Instruments, Amusement, Display, Chemistry
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 83–85.
Rabbit-Keeping
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Subjects:
Breeding, Animal Development, Taxonomy, Breeding, Nutrition
Begins with a discussion of various breeds of dog and warns that 'these breeds are entirely artificial, and if a number of dogs were left to themselves, the distinction of form and character would soon be obliterated, and in a few years we should find them undistinguishable from the wolf-like dogs that run wild in the East'. Insists that pigeon and poultry breeders, unlike dog breeders, produce animal varieties that are 'still useful to man'. Considers different breeds of rabbits, however, to be 'useless monstrosities, and only bred for the purpose of making them look as unlike rabbits as possible'. (83) Proceeds to a discussion of the features of the 'fancy rabbit', notably the ears and nose, and then advises on the best means of keeping rabbits. The illustration shows several varieties of the 'fancy rabbit'.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 88.
The Last Bird's Nest I Robbed
W J Cooper
fl . 1879)
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Genre:
Reminiscences, Poetry
Relevant illustrations:
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Illustrators:
L W Thomas
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Dictionary of Victorian
Engravers, Print Publishers and their Works , Cambridge:
Chadwyck-Healey
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Hunting, Ornithology, Cruelty, Morality
Explains how the 'example of other boys' caused him to rob birds' nests as a child, but that he stopped the habit once he realised that mother birds abandon eggs that have been stolen and returned. Ends with a poem urging boys not to steal birds' eggs. The illustrations show a boy up a tree, being attacked by two young birds, and a bird singing on a fence at the edge of a field.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 90–91.
My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter III
[3/7] [R W Alldridge], 'My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 21My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 76My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 123My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 158My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08Close
R W Alldridge
fl . 1879)
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Genre:
Short Fiction, Serial
Subjects:
Ornithology, Animal Development, Breeding, Morality
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 93.
The Sailor and His Flower
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 93–94.
Alligators at Home
Fred Beverly
fl . 1879)
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Zoology
Describes the habitat, development, habits, and other characteristics of alligators found in the Everglades swamps of Florida. Describes his close encounter with an alligator and presents an extract of a description of the alligator from a work by 'Bertram'
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 94–95.
How to Make a Yacht
[1/2] Anon, 'How to Make a Yacht ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 111–112Close
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Genre:
Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [3]
Subjects:
Travel, Technology
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 96.
Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. VII—Oxy-Hydrogen Jet
[6/9] A A Wood, 'Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: I—All About Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 16Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. II—Various Kinds of Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 32Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: III—The Phantasmagoria Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 48Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IV: The Euphaneron Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 63–64Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VI—The Lime Light ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 80Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VIII—The Gas and the Gas-Bags ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 112Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IX—Oxygen and Hydrogen ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 143–44Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: X—Slide Painting, etc. ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 159–60Close
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Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Light, Instruments, Chemistry, Amusement, Display
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 100–101.
A Chapter of Turtle
Capt. Thos J Lucas
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Travelogue
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Subjects:
Travel, Exploration, Zoology, Hunting
Describes the landscape of and vast number of turtles on Ascension Island. Notes that the turtles are used as food for the garrison on the Island and describes how the animals are caught. The illustrations depict a turtle on a beach at the island, a view of the island from afar, the delivery of a turtle to a ship, and a number of turtles swimming near the shoreline.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 107.
Some More About Tops
The Author of "Boy and Man", etc., pseud.
[Thomas S Millington ]
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Genre:
Short Fiction, Dialogue
Relevant illustrations:
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Subjects:
Amusement, Physics, Mechanics, Force, Sound, Physiology
Continues the conversation between a boy and his school master about the properties of spinning tops. The master explains to his charge why the top hums (in terms of sound waves impinging on the ear).
See also:
Anon, 'A Talk About Tops ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 70
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 107–109.
Jack and John: Their Friends and Their Fortunes. Chapter X—A Sudden Illness and Speedy Recovery
[7/37] Elizabeth Eiloart, 'Jack and John: Their Friends and Their Fortunes ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 24–26Jack and John: Their Friends and Their Fortunes. Chapter XXVII—Shows that Mrs. Vookes Could Sometimes Receive Her Guess Graciously ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 379–80Close
Mrs Eiloart, Author of "Ernie Elton", "Tom Dunstone's Troubles", "Archie Blake", etc.
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Genre:
Novel, Serial
Subjects:
Disease, Medical Treatment, Medical Practitioners
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 111–112.
How to Make a Yacht
[2/2] Anon, 'How to Make a Yacht ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 94–95Close
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Genre:
Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [4]
Subjects:
Travel, Technology
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 112.
Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VIII—The Gas and the Gas-Bags
[7/9] A A Wood, 'Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: I—All About Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 16Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. II—Various Kinds of Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 32Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: III—The Phantasmagoria Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 48Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IV: The Euphaneron Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 63–64Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VI—The Lime Light ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 80Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. VII—Oxy-Hydrogen Jet ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 96Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IX—Oxygen and Hydrogen ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 143–44Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: X—Slide Painting, etc. ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 159–60Close
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fl . 1879)
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Subjects:
Light, Instruments, Amusement, Display, Gas Chemistry
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 115.
Capture of a Huge Serpent
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 123.
My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter IV
[4/7] [R W Alldridge], 'My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 21My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 76My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 90–91My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 158My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08Close
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fl . 1879)
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Subjects:
Ornithology, Animal Development, Instinct
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 124.
Our Dogs
S S Colt
fl . 1879)
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Subjects:
Animal Behaviour
Describes the origins, characteristics, notoriety of twelve breeds of dog, for each of which there is an illustration.
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 131–132.
Polar Bear Stories by an Old Traveller
J K L
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Pearson
fl . 1850–1910)
Engen 1985
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Dictionary of Victorian Wood
Engravers , Cambridge: Chadwyck-Healey
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Subjects:
Zoology, Animal Behaviour, Observation, Zoological Gardens, Breeding, Exploration, Heroism
Publications cited:
Phipps 1774
Phipps, Constantine
John 1774. The Journal of a Voyage Undertaken by Order of His
Present Majesty, for Making Discoveries Towards the North Pole, by the Hon.
Commodore Phipps and Captain Lutwidge, in His Majesty's Sloops Racehorse and
Carcase: To Which is Prefixed an Account of the Several Voyages Undertaken for
the Discovery of a North-East Passage to China and Japan , London: F.
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Stressing that reports by 'early navigators of the North Seas' of the 'size, strength, and ferocity of the Polar bear' have been confirmed by 'scientific observers' studying the polar bears at the Zoological Gardens
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Southey,
Robert 1813. The Life of Nelson , 2 vols, London: John
Murray
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 138–39.
Treacles and Palings
[1/2] John G Wood, 'Treacles and Palings. Part II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 150, 151Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Subjects:
Entomology, Collecting, Morality, Natural History
Describing the problems of buying, boxing and planting, proceeds to 'treacles'—people who devote themselves to entomology and building a moth collection. Details the best way of catching moths, and the way that 'treacles' prepare treacle to perform this art.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 143–44.
Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IX—Oxygen and Hydrogen
[8/9] A A Wood, 'Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: I—All About Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 16Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. II—Various Kinds of Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 32Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: III—The Phantasmagoria Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 48Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IV: The Euphaneron Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 63–64Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VI—The Lime Light ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 80Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. VII—Oxy-Hydrogen Jet ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 96Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VIII—The Gas and the Gas-Bags ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 112Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: X—Slide Painting, etc. ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 159–60Close
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fl . 1879)
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wdct.
Subjects:
Light, Instruments, Physics, Chemistry, Matter Theory, Amusement, Display
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 150, 151.
Treacles and Palings. Part II
[2/2] John G Wood, 'Treacles and Palings ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 138–39Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Entomology, Collecting, Animal Behaviour, Morality, Natural History
Describes more aspects of the art of the 'treacler'—the entomologist who is dogged in his pursuit of catching moths and who uses treacle to do so. Advises on the best ways of catching moths and butterflies, stressing the need for 'HONOUR AMONG TREACLERS' (150). Proceeds to describes the attraction of moths and butterflies to palings and the best ways of catching those that land on them.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 154–55.
Conjuring
[3/4] John N Maskelyne, 'Conjuring ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 75–76Close
A Professor of the Art, pseud.
[John N Maskelyne ]
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Subjects:
Magic, Charlatanry, Chemistry
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 158.
My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter V
[5/7] [R W Alldridge], 'My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 21My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 76My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 90–91My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 123My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08Close
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fl . 1879)
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Subjects:
Ornithology, Animal Development, Education
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 159–60.
Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: X—Slide Painting, etc.
[9/9] A A Wood, 'Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: I—All About Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 16Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. II—Various Kinds of Lanterns ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 32Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: III—The Phantasmagoria Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 48Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IV: The Euphaneron Lantern ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 63–64Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VI—The Lime Light ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 80Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern. VII—Oxy-Hydrogen Jet ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 96Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: VIII—The Gas and the Gas-Bags ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 112Evenings at Home. Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern: IX—Oxygen and Hydrogen ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 143–44Close
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fl . 1879)
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Subjects:
Light, Instruments, Astronomy, Display, Amusement
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 163–64.
Pupa-Digging
[1/2] John G Wood, 'Pupa-Digging ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 179–80Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Subjects:
Entomology, Collecting, Animal Behaviour, Morality, Natural History
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 165–66.
The Life of a Missionary
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 173–74.
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fl . 1879)
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Joel Stacy
fl . 1879)
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Menageries, Exhibitions, Amusement
Describes a menagerie in which two boys get inside a pantomime 'Roaring Calliopolus' (which resembles a crocodile) costume and crawl along the floor. The illustration shows how the costume is designed.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 174.
The Boy's Own Flower Garden
Anon
Genre:
Instructions
Subjects:
Horticulture, Botany, Taxonomy, Instruments
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 174–75.
Tricks with Wooden Spills. Simple Multiplication
Anon
Genre:
Instructions
Subjects:
Mathematics, Amusement, Magic
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 179–80.
Pupa-Digging
[2/2] John G Wood, 'Pupa-Digging ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 163–64Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Subjects:
Entomology, Animal Development, Breeding, Collecting, Animal Behaviour, Morality, Natural History
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 187–88.
The Telephone, and How to Make It
Anon
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 189–90.
John Spooner's
fl . 1879)
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fl . 1879)
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Menageries, Exhibitions, Amusement
Continues the description of this menagerie, explaining how boys are able to perform as an elephant, a dancing bear, a royal Shanghai cock, and a giant human.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 190.
Honey and Flowers
Anon
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 191–92.
Our Note Book
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Genre:
Regular Feature, Notes
[1] The Common Earthworm
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 195–97.
Caterpillars
[1/2] John G Wood, 'Caterpillars ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 220Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Subjects:
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 203–03.
John Spooner's
fl . 1879)
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fl . 1879)
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Genre:
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Subjects:
Menageries, Exhibitions, Monstrosities, Amusement
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 206.
Angles
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Genre:
Illustration, Drollery
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [6]
Subjects:
Mathematics, Hunting
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 207–08.
My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VI
[6/7] [R W Alldridge], 'My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 21My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 76My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 90–91My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 123My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 158My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08Close
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fl . 1879)
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wdct. [2]
Subjects:
Ornithology, Anatomy, Animal Development, Education
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 214.
Our Note Book
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Notes
[1] In Hot Pursuit
Subjects:
Animal Behaviour
[4] Habits of the Mole Cricket
Subjects:
Entomology, Animal Behaviour
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 220.
Caterpillars
[2/2] John G Wood, 'Caterpillars ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 195–97Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Subjects:
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 224.
What May Happen if Small Boys Play Leap-Frog Too Much in the Spring
Anon
Genre:
Illustration, Drollery
Subjects:
Human Development, Evolution, Animal Behaviour
Shows pairs of boys leap-frogging over each other in a circle. Moving clockwise, however, the pairs of boys increasingly resemble frogs leaping over each other, the final pair having been completely transformed.
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 227–28.
The Gravelling Trustees
Anon
Genre:
Reminscences, Essay
Subjects:
Entomology, Cruelty, Morality, Design, Education, Microscopy, Schools, Education
People mentioned:
John Lubbock
Sir John, 4th Baronet and 1st Baron
Avebury
(1834–1913)
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Recalls the story of an old woman who was mocked and pelted with snowballs by young boys, but who later died tragically. Urges 'Boys of England' to be 'merciful to animals' and to 'remember that wherever God has given life you have no right wantonly to destroy it'. Distinguishes between killing animals for food and for sport and proceeds to condemn boys who torture insects and to praise the fact that 'In all well-conducted schools, the elements at least of natural history are taught, use is now made of the microscope, and lads learn the habits and nature of animal life'. Also relishes the fact that they 'see the wonderful design of the Creator in every part, and learn to admire what before they feared'. (227) Concludes by urging boys to abhor cruelty in any form.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 228–29.
Hippopotamus Chase Near Lake Ngami
T Baines, FRGS
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Subjects:
Zoology, Animal Behaviour, Hunting, Imperialism, Cultural Geography, Specimen Trading
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 229–30.
Net and Wing
[1/2] John G Wood, 'Net and Wing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 243–45Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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wdct. [2]
Subjects:
Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Collecting, Hunting, Natural History
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 207–08.
My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VII
[7/7] [R W Alldridge], 'My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 21My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 76My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 90–91My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 123My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 158My Courier Pigeons, and How I Trained Them. Chapter VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 207–08Close
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fl . 1879)
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Subjects:
Ornithology, Animal Development, Education, Instinct
People mentioned:
James Glaisher
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Includes a short paragraph and an illustration explaining the path of homing pigeons.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 236–38.
Our Note Book
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Genre:
Regular Feature, Notes
[1] Return of Another Arctic Expedition
Subjects:
Exploration, Telegraphy
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 240.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Microscopy, Astronomy, Instruments, Ornithology, Photography, Periodicals, Collecting, Natural History, Botany
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
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Informs 'SUBSCRIBERS' that the magazine has received 'Innumerable letters [...] with inquiries as to whether we are not going to give articles on microscopes, telescopes, and sundry instruments; also on canaries, and other song-birds, also on horses, and on silk-worms; also on shorthand, also on photography; and fifty other things. To which the answer is, "Wait and see. We cannot take up everything at once. It is worth noticing how much we have got into a dozen numbers'.
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 243–45.
Net and Wing
[2/2] John G Wood, 'Caterpillars ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 195–97Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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wdct.
Subjects:
Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Hunting, Collecting, Light, Instruments, Natural History
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 246.
Our Note Book
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Genre:
Regular Feature—Notes; Extract
Publications extracted:
John B Gough
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[4] Faraday's
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Scientific Practitioners, Chemistry
[5] Habit and Little Things
Subjects:
Discovery, Time, Electricity, Meteorology, Invention, Steam-power, Experiment
People mentioned:
William Brown ,
Sir William
(1784–1864)
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Benjamin Franklin ,
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Michael Faraday
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 246–47.
Persian Stories. Translated by V. W. T.
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Short Fiction
Subjects:
Pharmaceuticals, Commerce, Morality
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 251–52.
Monkeys that Have Not Been Tamed. By an Indian Missionary
W B
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Subjects:
Zoology, Animal Behaviour, Hunting, Cultural Geography
See also:
John G Wood, 'Out with a Jack-Knife ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 3–5
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 253–55.
Another Escape from a Pirate
Anon
Genre:
Travelogue, Reminiscences
Subjects:
Phrenology
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 255–56.
How I Became a Ventriloquist
[1/3] Professor Lee, 'How I Became a Ventriloquist ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 267–69Close
Professor Lee
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Subjects:
Magic, Amusement, Charlatanry, Human Development
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 256.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Horticulture | Railways, Telegraphy
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 260–62.
Some Boys Who Became Famous. III—The Errand-Boy of Jacob's Well Muse
The Author of "The Boys of Highfield", etc.
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J M G R, pseud.
[J M G R ]
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Scientific Practitioners, Physics, Class, Heroism, Creativity, Endeavour, Electricity, Discovery, Electromagnetism, Reading, Instruments, Laboratories, Religion, Piety, Endeavour, Commerce, Force, Magnetism, Gravity, Light, Heat
Begins by noting that when the subject of the article, Michael Faraday
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Sir Humphry, Baronet
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Gladstone, John
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Jones, Henry
Bence 1869. Life and Letters of Faraday , 2 vols, London:
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 262–63.
Saved by a Wolf
Anon
Genre:
Travelogue, Reminiscences
Subjects:
Animal Behaviour, Hunting
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 263.
Our Note Book
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Genre:
Regular Feature, Notes
[1] The Rocky Mountain Locust
Subjects:
Entomology, Agriculture, Disease, Animal Behaviour
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 267.
Coronation of the Zulu King
M C H
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Genre:
Essay
Subjects:
Race, Cultural Geography, Superstition, Military Technology
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 267–69.
How I Became a Ventriloquist
[2/3] Professor Lee, 'How I Became a Ventriloquist ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 255–56Close
Professor Lee
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Subjects:
Magic, Amusement, Charlatanry, Human Development, Anatomy, Sound
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 270.
Town Gardening
Anon
Genre:
Essay
Subjects:
Horticulture, Pollution, Botany, Taxonomy
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 272.
Arithmetical Puzzles
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Miscellaneous
Subjects:
Mathematics
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 277–78.
Elasticity, and How We Jump
The Author of "Boy and Man", etc., pseud.
[Thomas S Millington ]
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Subjects:
Physiology, Force, Physics, Mechanics, Dynamics, Matter Theory, Animal Behaviour, Providence
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 288.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Animal Development | Electricity, Sound, Instruments
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 299–300.
Ups and Downs
Author of "Mind Your Own Business", etc.
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Relevant illustrations:
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Subjects:
Amusement, Physics, Mechanics, Dynamics, Force, Astronomy, Gravity, Physiology, Providence, Aeronautics
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 301–02.
The First and Last Bird's Nest I Ever Took
W T H
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Essay
Subjects:
Ornithology, Morality, Cruelty, Crime
Responding to W J Cooper, 'The Last Bird's Nest I Robbed ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 88, relates his own story of a boyhood friend who stole a bird's nest which caused the young birds in it to die. Concludes by denouncing 'bird-nesting'.
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 315–16.
Crossing the Atlantic
Anon
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 320.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Periodicals | Sound, Electricity, Instruments
Responds to the complaints of several correspondents who have had difficulty obtaining the periodical. It insists that no 'respectable' newsagent will substitute another periodical for the Boy's Own Paper
Boy's Own Paper
(1879–1900+)
Waterloo
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 320.
Prize Essay Subject. VI. "Bird's Nesting"
Anon
Genre:
Announcement
Subjects:
Ornithology, Cruelty, Morality
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 348–49.
The Voyage of the Nautilus
[2/7] The Captain, 'The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 362–63The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 389–90The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 414–15The Nautilus Voyage ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 556–57Close
The Captain
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Genre:
Short Fiction, Diary
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [2]
Subjects:
Exploration, Zoology, Observation, Navigation
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 349–50.
Our Note Book
Anon
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 350–51.
Weather Forecasts. Part I
[1/8] A A Wood, 'Weather Forecasts. Part II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 383–84Weather Forecasts. Part III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 446–47Weather Forecasts. Part IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 464Weather Forecasts. Part V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511–12Weather Forecasts. Part VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 543Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 560–61Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 575–76Close
A A Wood FCS, Author of "Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern", etc .
fl . 1879)
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Genre:
Essay, Serial
Subjects:
Meteorology, Prognostication, Ancient Authorities, Pneumatics, Telegraphy, Heat, Gravity, Astronomy, Instruments, Measurement
People mentioned:
Evangelista Torricelli ,
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Robert Fitzroy
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 352.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Heat, Accidents | Race, Cultural Geography, Animal Behaviour
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 353–55.
From Powder Monkey to Admiral; or, The Stirring Days of the British Navy. Chapter XXII—William Rayner is Enabled to Show his Gratitude to Pierre
[22/37] William H G Kingston, 'From Powder Monkey to Admiral; or, The Stirring Days of the British Navy. Chapter XXV—The Shipwreck ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 385–89From Powder Monkey to Admiral; or, The Stirring Days of the British Navy. Chapter XXVIII—A Rescue ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 441–44Close
W H G Kingston, Author of "Peter the Whaler", "True Blue", etc .
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 362–63.
The Voyage of the Nautilus
[3/7] The Captain, 'The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 348–49The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 389–90The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 414–15The Nautilus Voyage ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 556–57Close
The Captain
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Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Exploration, Zoology, Meteorology, Observation, Navigation
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 364–66.
A Holiday in the Mammoth Cave
Anon
Genre:
Travelogue
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [3]
Subjects:
Travel, Physical Geography, Geology
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 368.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Microscopy | Light, Instruments, Magic, Display
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 372–73.
Some British Butterflies
[1/2] John G Wood, 'Some British Butterflies ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 398–99Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Genre:
Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [14]
Subjects:
Entomology, Natural History, Language, Taxonomy, Animal Behaviour, Extinction, Animal Development, Death
People mentioned:
F Smith
fl . 1879)
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Publications cited:
Coleman 1860
Coleman, William
Stephens 1860. British Butterflies: Figures and Descriptions of
Every Native Species, with an Account of Butterfly Development, Structure,
Habits, Localities, Mode of Capture and Preservation [...] London: G.
Routledge
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 379–80.
Jack and John: Their Friends and Their Fortunes. Chapter XXVII—Shows that Mrs. Vookes Could Sometimes Receive Her Guess Graciously
[24/37] Elizabeth Eiloart, 'Jack and John: Their Friends and Their Fortunes ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 24–26Jack and John: Their Friends and Their Fortunes. Chapter X—A Sudden Illness and Speedy Recovery ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 107–109Close
Mrs Eiloart, Author of "Ernie Elton", "Tom Dunstone's Troubles", "Archie Blake", etc.
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 381.
Pratio Obliqua. A Legend of Latin Grammar
H Macdowall
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Genre:
Poetry, Drollery
Subjects:
Disease, Medical Treatment, Medical Practitioners
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 383.
Our Note Book
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Notes
[1] Nautilus
Subjects:
Zoology, Superstition, Monstrosities
[2] Trimming a Tiger's Toes
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 383–84.
Weather Forecasts. Part II
[2/8] A A Wood, 'Weather Forecasts. Part I ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 350–51Weather Forecasts. Part III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 446–47Weather Forecasts. Part IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 464Weather Forecasts. Part V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511–12Weather Forecasts. Part VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 543Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 560–61Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 575–76Close
A A Wood FCS, Author of "Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern", etc .
fl . 1879)
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Genre:
Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [3]
Subjects:
Meteorology, Pneumatics, Instruments, Matter Theory, Theory, Measurement
People mentioned:
Galileo Galilei ,
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Evangelista Torricelli ,
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Blaise Pascal
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 385–89.
From Powder Monkey to Admiral; or, The Stirring Days of the British Navy. Chapter XXV—The Shipwreck
[25/37] William H G Kingston, 'From Powder Monkey to Admiral; or, The Stirring Days of the British Navy. Chapter XXII—William Rayner is Enabled to Show his Gratitude to Pierre ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 353–55From Powder Monkey to Admiral; or, The Stirring Days of the British Navy. Chapter XXVIII—A Rescue ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 441–44Close
W H G Kingston, Author of "Peter the Whaler", "True Blue", etc.
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 388–89.
The Little Boy Who Learnt to Swim
Henry Howland
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Genre:
Poetry
Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Zoology, Animal Behaviour, Comparative Philology
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 389–90.
The Voyage of the Nautilus
[5/7] The Captain, 'The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 348–49The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 362–63The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 414–15The Nautilus Voyage ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 556–57Close
The Captain
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Genre:
Short Fiction, Diary
Subjects:
Exploration, Observation, Astronomy, Zoology, Meteorology, Physical Geography, Navigation
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 396.
Our Note Book
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Notes
[2] A Ravenous Shark
Subjects:
Zoology, Animal Behaviour
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 398–99.
Some British Butterflies
[2/2] John G Wood, 'Some British Butterflies ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 372–73Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Genre:
Essay, Serial
Subjects:
Entomology, Natural History, Language, Taxonomy, Animal Behaviour, Animal Development
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 414–15.
The Voyage of the Nautilus
[6/7] The Captain, 'The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 348–49The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 362–63The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 389–90The Nautilus Voyage ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 556–57Close
The Captain
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Genre:
Short Fiction, Diary
Subjects:
Exploration, Zoology, Observation, Navigation, Hunting, Specimen Trading
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 416.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Exploration, Discovery | Mathematics
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 431–32.
On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. I—Killing
[1/7] John G Wood, 'On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. II—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 445–46On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 459On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 469–70On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 494On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 526–27Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Genre:
Essay, Instructions, Serial / Editorial Reply, Poetry
Subjects:
Entomology, Natural History, Anatomy, Cruelty, Death, Hunting, Morality, Natural Theology, Animal Behaviour
Begins by noting two objections to killing insects: that 'we have no right to destroy needlessly' and that 'to kill an insect involves cruelty'. Attempts to deflect these criticisms by arguing that entomologists are 'never cruel' and that since we 'cannot employ our minds on a higher subject than that which is afforded by the works of our Creator', it is 'impossible to do so thoroughly without destroying life'. Furthermore, stresses that insects 'cannot feel pain as we do' and draws similar distinctions between insect and human life as bearing on cruelty and pain. (431) Proceeds to describe some of the best ways of killing insects.
The editorial argues that although some of Wood's statements 'may be new to some readers [...] such facts do not diminish the guilt of wanton cruelty or the needless destruction of life'.
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 436–37.
Some Boys Who Became Famous. Boys Who Built the Eddystone Lighthouse
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Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Essay
Relevant illustrations:
eng. (col.)
Illustrators:
M W Turner, RA
fl . 1879)
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Engineering, Architecture, Light, Engineers, Invention, Education, Schools, Instruments, Technology, Heroism, Piety, Creativity, Endeavour
Institutions mentioned:
Trinity House
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Begins by lamenting the imminent destruction of the Eddystone Lighthouse on the grounds that it is unsafe. Proceeds to describe early attempts to construct a lighthouse on the treacherous Eddystone rock—notably those by Henry Winstanley
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fl . 1703–1709)
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View the register entry >> . Notes how during his childhood in Leeds he spent much of his time building mechanical models, and after attending Leeds Grammar School
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Smeaton, John
1759. 'An Experimental Enquiry Concerning the Natural Powers of Water and Wind
to Turn Mills, and Other Machines, Depending on a Circular Motion',
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society , 51 (1759),
100–74
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View the register entry >> ) that won the society's prestigious Royal Medal (436–37). Emphasising the fact that Smeaton always sought 'public happiness' and was 'never idle', describes how Smeaton devised his idea for the Eddystone Lighthouse. Notes the foul weather conditions under which the lighthouse was built, conditions that impeded progress. However, notes that the lighthouse was completed in 1759 with the motto 'Laus Deo' on its brow. Concludes by pointing out that 'steam pumps and steam tugs' could now accomplish Smeaton's task much more easily. (437)
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 441–44.
From Powder Monkey to Admiral; or, The Stirring Days of the British Navy. Chapter XXVIII—A Rescue
[28/37] William H G Kingston, 'From Powder Monkey to Admiral; or, The Stirring Days of the British Navy. Chapter XXII—William Rayner is Enabled to Show his Gratitude to Pierre ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 353–55From Powder Monkey to Admiral; or, The Stirring Days of the British Navy. Chapter XXV—The Shipwreck ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 385–89Close
W H G Kingston, Author of "The Life of Captain Cook", etc .
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 445–46.
On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. II—Killing
[2/7] John G Wood [George A Hutchinson], 'On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. I—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 431–32On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 459On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 469–70On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 494On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 526–27Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 446–47.
Weather Forecasts. Part III
[3/8] A A Wood, 'Weather Forecasts. Part I ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 350–51Weather Forecasts. Part II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 383–84Weather Forecasts. Part IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 464Weather Forecasts. Part V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511–12Weather Forecasts. Part VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 543Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 560–61Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 575–76Close
A A Wood FCS, Author of "Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern", etc .
fl . 1879)
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 448.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Instruments, Mathematics, Light | Horticulture, Botany
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 459.
On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Setting
[3/7] John G Wood [George A Hutchinson], 'On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. I—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 431–32On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. II—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 445–46On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 469–70On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 494On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 526–27Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Genre:
Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Observation, Collecting, Display, Menageries, Natural History
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 464.
Weather Forecasts. Part IV
[4/8] A A Wood, 'Weather Forecasts. Part I ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 350–51Weather Forecasts. Part II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 383–84Weather Forecasts. Part III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 446–47Weather Forecasts. Part V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511–12Weather Forecasts. Part VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 543Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 560–61Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 575–76Close
A A Wood FCS, Author of "Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern", etc .
fl . 1879)
BP1/1/1/5
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Genre:
Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [2]
Subjects:
Meteorology, Prognostication, Pneumatics, Instruments, Measurement
People mentioned:
Blaise Pascal ,
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Evangelista Torricelli ,
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M Vide
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(fl. 1879)
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 464.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Entomology, Collecting | Health, Medical Treatment
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 469–70.
On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting
[4/7] John G Wood [George A Hutchinson], 'On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. I—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 431–32On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. II—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 445–46On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 459On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 494On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 526–27Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Genre:
Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Death, Collecting, Display, Menageries, Natural History
Institutions mentioned:
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Oxford
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Publications cited:
Knaggs 1869
Knaggs, Henry
Guard 1869. The Lepidopterist's Guide: Containing Full
Instructions for the Collecting, Management, Observation, and Preservation, of
Lepidoptera, in all Their Stages , London: Van Voorst
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 480.
Our Open Column
Anon
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 480.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Natural History, Education, Providence | Health | Natural History, Reading, Textbooks | Botany, Collecting | Ornithology
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
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 494.
On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting
[5/7] John G Wood [George A Hutchinson], 'On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. I—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 431–32On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. II—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 445–46On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 459On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 469–70On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 526–27Close
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Genre:
Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Observation, Collecting, Display, Menageries, Natural History
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 494–95.
Keeping the Balance
The Author of "Boy and Man", etc., pseud.
[Thomas S Millington ]
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Genre:
Short Fiction, Dialogue
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [4]
Subjects:
Amusement, Physics, Mechanics, Gravity, Human Development, Disease, Religion
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 496.
Our Note Book
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Notes
[1] A Swimming Match
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 496.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Natural History, Collecting | Entomology, Collecting | Ornithology, Breeding
See also:
John G Wood [George A Hutchinson], 'On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. I—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 431–32
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 505–07.
My Adventures on Etna
Anon
Genre:
Short Fiction
Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Exploration, Vulcanology, Physical Geography, Geology, Accidents
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 507–09.
Some More About Light-Houses
Anon
Genre:
Poetry, Table, Essay
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [9]
Subjects:
Engineering, Architecture, Machinery, Light, Commerce, Electricity
People mentioned:
John Meldrum
Sir John
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Dover Castle Lighthouse,
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Eddystone Lighthouse,
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North Foreland Lighthouse,
Argyllshire
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Ardnamuchan Point Lighthouse,
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Tour de Cordouan Lighthouse,
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Plumb Point Lighthouse,
Jamaica
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Trinity House,
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Longships Lighthouse,
Cornwall
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Longstone Lighthouse,
Northumberland
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South Stack Lighthouse
near Holyhead
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 509–10.
More Ups and Downs
The Author of "Boy and Man", etc., pseud.
[Thomas S Millington ]
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Genre:
Short Fiction, Dialogue
Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Aeronautics, Physics, Force, Mechanics, Matter Theory, Pneumatics
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 511.
On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Preserving
[6/7] John G Wood [George A Hutchinson], 'On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. I—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 431–32On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. II—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 445–46On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 459On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 469–70On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 494On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 526–27Close
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 511–12.
Weather Forecasts. Part V
[5/8] A A Wood, 'Weather Forecasts. Part I ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 350–51Weather Forecasts. Part II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 383–84Weather Forecasts. Part III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 446–47Weather Forecasts. Part IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 464Weather Forecasts. Part VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 543Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 560–61Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 575–76Close
A A Wood FCS, Author of "Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern", etc .
fl . 1879)
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Subjects:
Meteorology, Prognostication, Pneumatics, Instruments, Measurement, Chemistry, Heat, Mathematics
People mentioned:
Robert Fitzroy ,
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Galileo Galilei ,
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Scantorius ,
Italian physician)
(fl . 1620)
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Daniel G Fahrenheit ,
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René A F de Réaumur
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 512.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Entomology, Collecting | Chemistry, Zoology | Music, Sound, Instruments | Periodicals, Natural History | Botany | Astronomy, Reading, Textbooks
People mentioned:
John G Wood
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Publications cited:
Milner 1859
Milner,
Thomas [1859]. The Heavens and the Earth: or, Familiar
Illustrations of Astronomy , London: [n. pub.]
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), [513]–15.
Horse-Hunting in Texas. Chapter I
[1/2] Anon, 'Horse-Hunting in Texas. Chapter II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), [529]–31Close
Anon
Genre:
Short Fiction, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Hunting
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 515–17.
Balloons and Parachutes
The Author of "Boy and Man", etc., pseud.
[Thomas S Millington ]
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wdct. [2]
Subjects:
Aeronautics, Physics, Force, Mechanics, Meteorology, Observation, War
People mentioned:
James Glaisher ,
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Henry T Coxwell ,
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John Wise
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), facing 519.
A Stampede of Wild Horses
Anon
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 519.
Wild Horses in Texas
Anon
Genre:
Travelogue
Subjects:
Animal Development, Animal Behaviour
See also:
Anon, 'A Stampede of Wild Horses ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), facing 519
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 526–27.
On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. Preserving
[7/7] John G Wood [George A Hutchinson], 'On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. I—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 431–32On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. II—Killing ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 445–46On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 459On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 469–70On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. IV—Setting ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 494On Killing, Setting, and Preserving Insects. III—Preserving ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 528.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Entomology, Collecting
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 528.
Prize Competitions. V—"Kindness to Animals"
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Miscellaneous
Subjects:
Cruelty, Animal Behaviour
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), [529]–31.
Horse-Hunting in Texas. Chapter II
[2/2] Anon, 'Horse-Hunting in Texas. Chapter I ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), [513]–15Close
Anon
Genre:
Short Fiction, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Hunting, Animal Behaviour, Physical Geography
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 535–37.
At the Seaside with the Microscope
Professor Rattray
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Essay, Instructions
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wdct. [5]
Illustrators:
A C W, pseud.
[A C W ]
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Subjects:
Natural History, Zoology, Microscopy, Light, Instruments, Theory, Observation, Taxonomy
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 540.
Our Note Book
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Notes
[2] A Plague of Locusts
Subjects:
Entomology, Disease
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 540–41.
Crocodile Shooting in Africa
Anon
Genre:
Travelogue
Subjects:
Travel, Physical Geography, Animal Behaviour, Hunting
People mentioned:
Paul B Du Chaillu ,
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David Livingstone
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Institutions mentioned:
Zoological Gardens
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Publications cited:
Wilkinson 1847
Wilkinson, John
Gardner 1847. A Handbook for Travellers in Egypt: Including
Descriptions of the Course of the Nile to the Second Cataract, Alexandria,
Cairo, the Pyramids, and Thebes, the Overland Transit to India, the Peninsula
of Mount Sinai, the Oases, &c., 2nd edn, London: John Murray
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 542.
Our Open Column
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature—Extract; Notes
Publications extracted:
W Canning
fl. 1877)
Canning 1877
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Scientific American
(1845–1900+)
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Canning, W.
[1877]. Select Practical Notes and Formulae Relating to Pharmacy, Materia
Medica, Chemistry, Therapeutics, etc, with Hints on Dispensing , London:
John Davis
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[1] Coloured Fires
[2] Eddystone Lighthouse
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Anon, '[2] Coloured Fires ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 480
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 542–43.
My First Sight of Wild Indians
R Stewart Clough
fl . 1880)
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Genre:
Travelogue
Subjects:
Race, Cultural Geography, Ethnology, Language, Light, Instruments, Magic, Superstition, Military Technology, Microscopy, Entomology, Gender
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 543.
Weather Forecasts. Part VI
[6/8] A A Wood, 'Weather Forecasts. Part I ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 350–51Weather Forecasts. Part II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 383–84Weather Forecasts. Part III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 446–47Weather Forecasts. Part IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 464Weather Forecasts. Part V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511–12Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 560–61Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 575–76Close
A A Wood FCS, Author of "Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern", etc .
fl . 1879)
BP1/1/1/5
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Genre:
Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Meteorology, Pneumatics, Instruments, Measurement, Matter Theory, Chemistry
People mentioned:
Thomas Mason ,
fl . 1810–37)
Clifton 1993
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James Glaisher
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 543–44.
Our Prize Competition
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Cruelty, Animal Behaviour, Morality
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 544.
Correspondence
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial Reply
Subjects:
Military Technology, Invention | Aeronautics, Hunting, Health
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 550.
Elephants
Anon
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 550–54.
Stanley's
Sir Henry Morton
(1841–1904)
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Genre:
Essay, Extract, Serial
Publications extracted:
Stanley 1878
Stanley, Henry
Morton 1878. Through the Dark Continent; or, The Sources of the
Nile: Around the Great Lakes of Equatorial Africa and Down the Livingstone
River to the Atlantic Ocean , 2 vols, London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle
and Rivington
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Illustrators:
K M, pseud.
[K M ]
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Subjects:
Exploration, Travel, Physical Geography, Race, Cultural Geography, Language, Animal Behaviour
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 555–56.
Some Typical British Butterflies
[1/3] John G Wood, 'Some Typical British Butterflies ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 574–75Some Typical British Butterflies ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 579Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Subjects:
Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Language, Animal Development, Natural History
See also:
Anon, 'Some Typical British Butterflies ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), facing [i]
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 556–57.
The Nautilus
Nautilus , ship
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[7/7] The Captain, 'The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 348–49The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 362–63The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 389–90The Voyage of the Nautilus ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 414–15Close
Anon
Genre:
Essay
Subjects:
Exploration, Navigation, Instruments
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 557.
The Seaweed Album
Anon
Genre:
Instructions
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [5]
Subjects:
Botany, Natural History, Collecting, Reading
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 558–59.
Robinson Crusoe's Island
W B Keer, MA
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Subjects:
Exploration, Physical Geography, Vulcanology, Imperialism, Commerce
People mentioned:
Alexander Selkirk
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Publications cited:
Defoe 1719
Defoe, Daniel
1719. The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of
York, Mariner: Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years, All Alone in an Un-inhabited
Island on the Coast of America, Near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque;
Having Been Cast On Shore By Shipwreck, Whereon All the Men Perished But
Himself. With an Account How He Was At Last as Strangely Deliver'd By
Pyrates , London: W. Taylor
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 560–61.
Weather Forecasts. Part VII
[7/8] A A Wood, 'Weather Forecasts. Part I ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 350–51Weather Forecasts. Part II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 383–84Weather Forecasts. Part III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 446–47Weather Forecasts. Part IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 464Weather Forecasts. Part V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511–12Weather Forecasts. Part VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 543Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 575–76Close
A A Wood FCS, Author of "Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern", etc .
fl . 1879)
BP1/1/1/5
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 560.
Correspondence
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 565–67.
A Night in a Ceylon Jungle
Anon
Genre:
Travelogue
Relevant illustrations:
wdct. [3]
Subjects:
Travel, Exploration, Physical Geography, Animal Behaviour, Hunting, Cultural Geography
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 567–70.
Stanley's
Sir Henry Morton
(1841–1904)
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Genre:
Extract, Serial
Publications extracted:
Stanley 1878
Stanley, Henry
Morton 1878. Through the Dark Continent; or, The Sources of the
Nile: Around the Great Lakes of Equatorial Africa and Down the Livingstone
River to the Atlantic Ocean , 2 vols, London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle
and Rivington
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wdct.
Subjects:
Exploration, Travel, Physical Geography, Race, Cultural Geography, Language, Animal Behaviour, Hunting
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 571–73.
Some Boys Who Became Famous. The Boys Who Built London Bridge
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Regular Feature, Essay
Relevant illustrations:
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Subjects:
Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Engineers, Education, Skill, Universities, Mathematics, Transport, Zoological Gardens, Piety, Endeavour, Creativity
Describes the life of John Rennie
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Sir John
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View the register entry >> . Begins by noting that when he was born in 1761, 'Railways and telegraphy were of course unknown; canals were few, roads were bad, bridges vile!', and that there were only a few bridges spanning the Thames, and that 'There were no engineers in England, strictly speaking, and what work was done was the result of the genius of self-educated men like Watt
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Blackfriars
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View the register entry >> (572). The younger Rennie was then sent to the Continent to continue his learning and where he met several 'distinguished people' including Humphry Davy
Sir Humphry, Baronet
(1778–1829)
DSB
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View the register entry >> . Emphasises that the younger Rennie's motto was 'to be true and thorough' and that obstacles were sources of energy to him, and concludes by noting how Rennie thanked God for allowing him 'to do the little that I have done' (573). The illustrations show the first London Bridge and the predecessor of Rennie's bridge as it appeared during the severe winter of 1813.
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 573–74.
Heights and Flights
The Author of "Under a Cloud", etc., pseud.
[Thomas S Millington ]
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Subjects:
Aeronautics, Mechanics, Force, Energy, Invention, Physical Geography, Animal Behaviour
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 574–75.
Some Typical British Butterflies
[2/3] John G Wood, 'Some Typical British Butterflies ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 555–56Some Typical British Butterflies ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 579Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Genre:
Essay, Serial
Subjects:
Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Language, Animal Development, Natural History
People mentioned:
Edward Newman
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Anon, 'Some Typical British Butterflies ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), facing [i]
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 575–76.
Weather Forecasts. Part VII
[8/8] A A Wood, 'Weather Forecasts. Part I ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 350–51Weather Forecasts. Part II ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 383–84Weather Forecasts. Part III ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 446–47Weather Forecasts. Part IV ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 464Weather Forecasts. Part V ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 511–12Weather Forecasts. Part VI ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 543Weather Forecasts. Part VII ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 560–61Close
A A Wood FCS, Author of "Pleasant Hours with the Magic Lantern", etc .
fl . 1879)
BP1/1/1/5
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Relevant illustrations:
wdct.
Subjects:
Meteorology, Heat, Pneumatics, Instruments, Measurement, Mapping
People mentioned:
John F W Herschel ,
Sir John Frederick William
(1792–1871)
DSB
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James Glaisher
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Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 579.
Some Typical British Butterflies
[3/3] John G Wood, 'Some Typical British Butterflies ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 555–56Some Typical British Butterflies ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 574–75Close
Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS
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Genre:
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Subjects:
Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Language, Animal Development, Natural History
See also:
Anon, 'Some Typical British Butterflies ', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), facing [i]
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 587–88.
Prize Competitions. VI—"Bird's-Nesting"
Anon
Genre:
Regular Feature, Editorial, Announcement
Subjects:
Ornithology, Cruelty, Animal Behaviour, Morality
Boy's Own Paper , 1 (1879), 588.
Correspondence
Anon
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