Science in the Nineteenth-Century Periodical

Science in the 19th Century Periodical

The Boy's Own Paper [1st]

Volume 2 (October 1879 to September 1880)

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), [i].

The Boy's Own Annual

Anon

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

Anon

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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Anon

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.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Race, Ethnology
People mentioned:	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), 471–72.

Boys' Dogs and all About Them. III—The Bull-Dog and the Mastiff [3/7]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. II—The Retriever and the Fox Terrier', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 436–38
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, Animal Behaviour, Cruelty, Anatomy, Disease, Health, Sanitation, Breeding

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 477.

Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys [1/11]W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 485
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 511
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 517–18
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 555
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 571
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 589–91
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Stocks and Swarms', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 606–07
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Position and Aspect for Bee-Hives', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 634
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Swarming and Hiving', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 645–46
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Concluding Hints on General Management', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 662

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W H Harris, BA, BSC Harris, W H (fl. 1880) BP1/2/67/3
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Breeding, Commerce, Reading, Education
Begins by lamenting the fact that 'such wonderful, interesting, and profitable insects as bees seem quite neglected' from the range of 'creatures which boys make a practice of keeping or petting' (477). Outlines the advantages of keeping bees rather than other pets and concludes by remarking that it will 'not trouble the reader with scientific descriptions and learned terms, for our aim is, as all boys will desire, a thoroughly practical one', and invites readers to consult 'any good book on insects' or an encyclopaedia for information of 'a strictly entomological kind' (478).

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 478–79.

Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting [1/7]John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 484
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 509–11
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 525
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 534–36
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 549–50
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 565–66

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS, Chaplain and Lecturer to the "Fellowship of Animals' Friends" Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Subjects:	Cruelty, Ornithology, Animal Development, Collecting, Morality
Similar to the argument he developed to justify killing insects, the author upholds the scientific grounds for taking birds' eggs for scientific collecting purposes. Insists that bird-nesting is not cruel, and that egg-collectors 'will neither destroy eggs nor meddle with the young birds when hatched'. Points out that birds lose count of the number of eggs that they have laid, and proceeds to advise on the best way of taking eggs without 'injuring or destroying the nest', and of treating the eggs. (478)
See also:	Anon, 'Some Favourite British Birds' Eggs', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), facing 478

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), facing 478.

Some Favourite British Birds' Eggs

Anon

Genre:	Illustration
Relevant illustrations:	eng. (col.) [55]
Illustrators:	Kronheim & Co. Kronheim, Joseph Martin (1810–66) 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:	Ornithology, Animal Development, Collecting, Taxonomy
See also:	John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 478–79

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Issue 68 (1 May 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 483.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

[1] Life in India

Subjects:

Animal Behaviour, Statistics

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 484.

Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting [2/7]John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 478–79
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 509–11
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 525
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 534–36
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 549–50
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 565–66

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS, Chaplain and Lecturer to the "Fellowship of Animals' Friends" Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [3]
Subjects:	Ornithology, Animal Development, Collecting, Accidents, Natural History
People mentioned:	Charles Waterton Waterton, Charles (1782–1865) DSB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 485.

Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys [2/11]W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 477
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 511
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 517–18
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 555
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 571
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 589–91
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Stocks and Swarms', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 606–07
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Position and Aspect for Bee-Hives', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 634
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Swarming and Hiving', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 645–46
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Concluding Hints on General Management', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 662

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W H Harris, BA, BSC Harris, W H (fl. 1880) BP1/2/67/3
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.[3]
Subjects:	Entomology, Anatomy, Animal Behaviour, Animal Development, Breeding, Anatomy

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 486–88.

Boys' Dogs and all About Them. IV—Newfoundlands [4/7]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. 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. 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. [4]
Subjects:	Animal Development, Animal Behaviour, Anatomy, Education, Health, Sanitation

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Issue 69 (8 May 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 500–01.

Boys' Dogs and all About Them. V—Collies [5/7]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. 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. 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. [2]
Subjects:	Animal Behaviour, Anatomy, Animal Development, Health, Breeding, Nutrition

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 501.

An Odd Column

Anon

Genre:	Illustration, Satire
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [3]
Illustrators:	A C, pseud. [A C] Chasemore, A (fl. 1871) Spielmann 1895 Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Zoology, Display, Nutrition, Language, Human Development \| Medical Practitioners, Gender

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 502–03.

Boys We Have Known—The Duffer [8/11]Anon, 'Boys We Have Known. IV—The Boy Who is "Never Wrong"', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 126–27

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Anon

Genre:	Essay, Serial
Subjects:	Education, Chemistry, Accidents, Scientific Practitioners, Psychology
Describes some of the mishaps in the life of Billy Bungle, the 'duffer' at the author's school. These include the occasion when Billy 'nearly succeeded in blowing himself and three or four of us up by mixing certain combustibles together by mistake'. Later proceeds to the moral of his 'discourse' which is that 'Don't despair if you are a duffer, for you may cure yourself of it, if you will only think and take your time'. Counsels his readers by describing how the 'great philosopher' Isaac Newton Newton, Sir Isaac (1642–1727) DSB Close View the register entry >> 'once appeared in the light of a great duffer' because he foolishly made a large and a small hole in his door to allow his cat and kitten pass through. Believes this shows that 'without care any one may belong to that class' of duffers. (503) The illustrations show several boys standing before an exploding chemistry experiment, and Newton's infamous cat and kitten door-holes.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 504.

Some Boys Who Became Famous. "Old Philos"

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay
Subjects:	Heroism, Entomology, Breeding, Collecting, Morality
People mentioned:	Henry Havelock Havelock, Sir Henry, 1st Baronet (1795–1857) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 509–11.

Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting [3/7]John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 478–79
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 484
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 525
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 534–36
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 549–50
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 565–66

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS, Chaplain and Lecturer to the "Fellowship of Animals' Friends" Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [5]
Subjects:	Ornithology, Animal Behaviour, Animal Development, Collecting, Anatomy, Natural History
People mentioned:	Charles Waterton Waterton, Charles (1782–1865) DSB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 511.

Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys [3/11]W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 477
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 485
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 517–18
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 555
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 571
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 589–91
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Stocks and Swarms', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 606–07
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Position and Aspect for Bee-Hives', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 634
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Swarming and Hiving', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 645–46
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Concluding Hints on General Management', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 662

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W H Harris, BA, BSC Harris, W H (fl. 1880) BP1/2/67/3
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.[4]
Subjects:	Entomology, Anatomy, Animal Behaviour, Disease, Physiology, Medical Treatment, Animal Development, Microscopy, Breeding, Collecting

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 512.

A Bee Story (With a Very Obvious Moral)

Anon

Genre:	Illustration, Drollery
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [4]
Subjects:	Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Morality, Accidents

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 512.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Animal Development, Medical Treatment \| Menageries \| Light, Magic

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Issue 70 (15 May 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 515.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

[2] Don't Be Discouraged Boys

Subjects:

Wonder, Geology, Analogy, Religion, Piety

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 515–17.

Boys' Dogs and all About Them. VI—The Cross-Bred, the Deerhound, and the Greyhound [6/7]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. 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. 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. [5]
Subjects:	Breeding, Animal Development, Animal Behaviour, Anatomy, Sanitation

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 517–18.

Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys [4/11]W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 477
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 485
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 511
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 555
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 571
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 589–91
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Stocks and Swarms', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 606–07
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Position and Aspect for Bee-Hives', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 634
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Swarming and Hiving', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 645–46
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Concluding Hints on General Management', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 662

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W H Harris, BA, BSC Harris, W H (fl. 1880) BP1/2/67/3
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.[4]
Subjects:	Entomology, Anatomy, Light, Physiology, Animal Behaviour, Instinct

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 523–25.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Ethnology, Race, Gender, Commerce, Human Development, Specimen Trading, Hunting, Statistics
People mentioned:	David Livingstone, Livingstone, David (1813–73) 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 >>
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), 525.

Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting [4/7]John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 478–79
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 484
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 509–11
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 534–36
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 549–50
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 565–66

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS, Chaplain and Lecturer to the "Fellowship of Animals' Friends" Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [4]
Subjects:	Ornithology, Animal Behaviour, Animal Development, Anatomy, Natural History
People mentioned:	Charles Waterton Waterton, Charles (1782–1865) DSB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 528.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Chemistry, Domestic Economy \| Medical Treatment, Health \| Libraries, Statistics \| Entomology, Domestic Economy, Heat \| Animal Development, Breeding \| Animal Behaviour, Nutrition \| Metallurgy, Heat \| Zoology
See also:	John G Wood, 'Frogs and Toads', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 52–53 , John G Wood, 'Frogs and Toads. Part II', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 68–70

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Issue 71 (22 May 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 531–33.

Boys' Dogs and all About Them. VII—The Setter and Irish Terrier [7/7]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. 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

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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. [2]
Subjects:	Animal Development, Animal Behaviour, Anatomy, Disease, Medical Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Mental Illness, Sanitation

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 534–36.

Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting [5/7]John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 478–79
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 484
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 509–11
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 525
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 549–50
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 565–66

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS, Chaplain and Lecturer to the "Fellowship of Animals' Friends" Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [9]
Subjects:	Ornithology, Breeding, Collecting, Hunting, Animal Behaviour, Animal Development
People mentioned:	Charles Waterton Waterton, Charles (1782–1865) DSB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 542–43.

Rats and Mice as Pets

Gordon Stables, MD, RN Stables, William ('Gordon') ([1837–1840]–1910) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [4]
Subjects:	Animal Development, Breeding, Sanitation, Nutrition, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 543.

How we Caught the Fox. A Farm-School Incident

A London Minister London Minister, A
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Genre:	Short Fiction
Subjects:	Animal Behaviour, Hunting

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 544.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Superstition, Heat, Domestic Economy, Philosophy \| Animal Development, Breeding \| Light, Chemistry, Instruments
Publications cited:	Jevons 1870 Jevons, William Stanley 1870. Elementary Lessons in Logic: Deductive and Inductive, London: Macmillan & Co. Close View the register entry >>
See also:	J B C, 'Hints on Rabbit-Keeping', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 411–13

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Issue 72 (29 May 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 549.

Odds and Ends

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Poetry
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [2]
Subjects:	Geology, Zoology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 549–50.

Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting [6/7]John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 478–79
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 484
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 509–11
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 525
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 534–36
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 565–66

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS, Chaplain and Lecturer to the "Fellowship of Animals' Friends" Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [7]
Subjects:	Ornithology, Collecting, Hunting, Animal Behaviour, Animal Development

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 551–52.

Bicycles and Bicycling. VII—Past and Present [9/10]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, 'Bicyclists and Bicycling. V—Touring', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 452–53
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. [4]
Subjects:	Transport, Technology, Invention, Amusement, Exhibitions, Railways
People mentioned:	James Starley, Starley, James (1831–81) ODNB Close View the register entry >> George Stephenson Stephenson, George (1781–1848) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Institutions mentioned:	Exposition Universelle de Paris à 1867, Exposition Universelle (1867), Paris Close View the register entry >> Coventry Machinists' Company, Coventry Machinists' Company Close View the register entry >> Puffing Billy Puffing Billy, locomotive Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 552.

A Dog Story; or, Tickled with a Feather

Anon

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

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 555.

Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes [5/11]W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 477
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 485
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 511
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 517–18
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 571
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 589–91
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Stocks and Swarms', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 606–07
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Position and Aspect for Bee-Hives', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 634
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Swarming and Hiving', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 645–46
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Concluding Hints on General Management', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 662

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W H Harris, BA, BSC Harris, W H (fl. 1880) BP1/2/67/3
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.[3]
Subjects:	Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Animal Development, Architecture, Mathematics

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 556–59.

Kites, and How to Make Them

Anon

Genre:	Instructions
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.[23]
Subjects:	Aeronautics, Technology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 560.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Domestic Economy, Nutrition \| Botany, Natural History, Collecting \| Animal Behaviour, Breeding
People mentioned:	John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
See also:	Anon, 'The Seaweed Album', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 557

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Issue 73 (5 June 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 563–64.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Entomology, Exploration, Collecting, Scientific Practitioners
Describes the African captivity of Mrs Weldon, Cousin Benedict and their friends. Cousin Benedict can think of nothing but the entomological riches to be found in Africa and the 'wonderful discoveries' that could be made if his captors would let him. Points out that Benedict would have been 'the most contented of men' had it not been for the loss of his magnifying glass—a loss which means that Benedict must poke every insect 'almost into his eyes' before discovering its characteristics. Adds that Benedict's 'keepers knew him well enough to be satisfied that he would make no attempt to escape' because the enclosure in which he was captured 'afforded him a very fair scope for his researches'. (563) The illustration shows Benedict in the midst of his search for entomological specimens.
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), 565–66.

Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting [7/7]John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 478–79
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 484
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 509–11
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 525
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 534–36
John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 549–50

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS, Chaplain and Lecturer to the "Fellowship of Animals' Friends" Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [5]
Subjects:	Ornithology, Animal Behaviour, Collecting, Animal Development, Natural History, Experiment
People mentioned:	Charles Waterton Waterton, Charles (1782–1865) DSB Close View the register entry >>
Institutions mentioned:	Walton Hall, Yorkshire Walton Hall, Yorkshire Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 567.

Bicycles and Bicycling. VIII—Cleaning and Keeping Machines in Order, etc. [10/10]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, '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

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Anon

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

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 571.

Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes [6/11]W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 477
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 485
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 511
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 517–18
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 555
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 589–91
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Stocks and Swarms', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 606–07
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Position and Aspect for Bee-Hives', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 634
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Swarming and Hiving', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 645–46
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Concluding Hints on General Management', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 662

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W H Harris, BA, BSC Harris, W H (fl. 1880) BP1/2/67/3
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.[5]
Subjects:	Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Architecture, Nutrition
People mentioned:	François Huber, Huber, François (1750–1831) WBI Close View the register entry >> Jan Dzierzon Dzierzon, Jan (1811–1906) RLIN Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 572–73.

Hints on Building Model Yachts [1/3][O O Ashworth], 'Hints on Building Model Yachts', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 702–03

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O O Ashworth Ashworth, O O (fl. 1880) BP1/2/73/5
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Subjects:	Transport, Amusement, Mechanics

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 575.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

[3] Think of it, Boys

Subjects:	Time, Piety, Surgery, Medical Treatment
People mentioned:	Samuel Johnson Johnson, Samuel (1709–84) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 576.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Ornithology, Animal Development, Collecting, Representation, Periodicals \| Human Development, Health \| Disease, Light, Instruments \| Ornithology, Animal Development, Collecting, Morality
People mentioned:	John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 74 (12 June 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 579–80.

An Adventure with a Siberian Bear

Anon

Genre:	Essay
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Animal Development, Animal Behaviour, Hunting, Meteorology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 580–81.

Odds and Ends

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes, Instructions

[2] Invisibility Made Visible

Subjects:

Light, Magic

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 582–83.

Athletic Training [1/6]A Member of the London Athletic Club, 'Athletic Training', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 614
A Member of the London Athletic Club, 'Athletic Training', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 751–52

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A Member of the London Athletic Club Member of the London Athletic Club, A
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Subjects:	Health, Human Development, Narcotics, Temperance, Morality, Nutrition, Education, Disease

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 585–87.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Exploration, Heroism, Religion, Physical Geography, Race
People mentioned:	Charles Livingstone, Livingstone, Charles (1821–73) ODNB Close View the register entry >> John Kirk, Kirk, Sir John (1832–1922) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Richard Thornton, Thornton, Richard (1838–63) WBI Close View the register entry >> Henry M Stanley Stanley, Sir Henry Morton (1841–1904) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Institutions mentioned:	London Missionary Society London Missionary Society Close View the register entry >>
Includes a 'brief survey' and portrait of 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), 589–91.

Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes [7/11]W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 477
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 485
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 511
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 517–18
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 555
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 571
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Stocks and Swarms', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 606–07
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Position and Aspect for Bee-Hives', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 634
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Swarming and Hiving', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 645–46
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Concluding Hints on General Management', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 662

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W H Harris, BA, BSC Harris, W H (fl. 1880) BP1/2/67/3
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Genre:	Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [12]
Subjects:	Entomology, Collecting, Menageries, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 591.

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Genre:

Regular Feature, Extract

Publications extracted:

Francis T Buckland Buckland, Francis Trevelyan (1826–80) ODNB
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[1] A Genuine Ghost Story

Subjects:

Supernaturalism, Superstition, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 592.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Ornithology, Animal Development, Nutrition \| Entomology, Menageries, Collecting \| Ornithology, Animal Behaviour, Animal Development \| Exploration, Cruelty \| Ornithology, Menageries, Collecting
People mentioned:	John G Wood, Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Johann C C Jamrach, Jamrach, Johann Christian Carl (1815–91) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Gordon Stables Stables, William ('Gordon') ([1837–1840]–1910) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 75 (19 June 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 603–04.

Our Note Book

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Genre:

Regular Feature—Poetry; Notes

[1] Blown Up

Subjects:

Accidents, Industry, Death, Medical Practitioners

[2] A Wonderful Boy!

Subjects:	Genius, Mathematics
People mentioned:	George P Bidder Bidder, George Parker (1806–78) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 604–06.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.[2]
Subjects:	Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Instinct, Hunting, Collecting
People mentioned:	David Livingstone Livingstone, David (1813–73) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Describes the entomological activities of Cousin Benedict in captivity. Notes his pursuit of various insects and the large number of mosquito bites that he had acquired during his travels. Proceeds to detail Benedict's pursuit of a prized specimen of hexapod which entangled itself in the entomologist's hair and then traversed his face. He attempts to grasp the insect when it reaches his nose but misses it, and then follows it, on all fours, to a subterranean tunnel that led out of the enclosure. His subsequent overland pursuit of the insect, however, proves unsuccessful when one of the guards of the enclosure seizes him, thus destroying Benedict's 'chance of being the happiest of entomologists' (606). The illustrations show Benedict in pursuit of the hexapod and being captured.
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), 606–07.

Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Stocks and Swarms [8/11]W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 477
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 485
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 511
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 517–18
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 555
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 571
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 589–91
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Position and Aspect for Bee-Hives', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 634
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Swarming and Hiving', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 645–46
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Concluding Hints on General Management', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 662

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W H Harris, BA, BSC Harris, W H (fl. 1880) BP1/2/67/3
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Genre:	Instructions, Serial
Subjects:	Entomology, Collecting, Menageries, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 607–08.

The Marines

Anon

Genre:	Essay
Subjects:	Mathematics, Physical Geography, Education
People mentioned:	Euclid Euclid (fl. 295 BC) DSB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 608.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Magic, Sound \| Ornithology, Nomenclature \| Entomology, Collecting \| Animal Development, Psychology, Human Development \| Ornithology, Animal Development, Collecting, Commerce, Menageries \| Disease, Medical Practitioners
People mentioned:	John G Wood Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >>
See also:	Professor Lee, 'How I Became a Ventriloquist', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 255–56

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Issue 76 (26 June 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 611–13.

The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It [1/4]John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 627–28
John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part III', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 655–56
John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part IV', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 670–71

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [3]
Subjects:	Zoology, Collecting, Menageries, Physiology, Animal Development, Botany, Natural History, Entomology, Sanitation, Breeding
Institutions mentioned:	Crystal Palace—Aquarium, Crystal Palace—Aquarium Close View the register entry >> Brighton Aquarium Brighton Aquarium Company Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 614.

Athletic Training [2/6]A Member of the London Athletic Club, 'Athletic Training', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 582–83
A Member of the London Athletic Club, 'Athletic Training', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 751–52

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A Member of the London Athletic Club Member of the London Athletic Club, A
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Subjects:	Health, Human Development, Nutrition, Sanitation, Narcotics

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 614–16.

Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter II [2/10]Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter III', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 637–39
Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter VII', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 691–94
Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter VIII', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 708–10

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Author of "Some of Our Fellows", etc, pseud. [Thomas S Millington] Millington, Thomas Street (b. 1821) WBI
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Serial
Subjects:	Travel, Schools, Education, Mathematics
People mentioned:	Euclid Euclid (fl. 295 BC) DSB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 617–19.

A Boy's Campaign. Chapter II [2/9]Ascott R Hope, 'A Boy's Campaign. Chapter IX', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 727–28

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Ascott R Hope Hope, Ascott Robert (later Robert Hope Moncrieff) (1846–1927) WBI RLIN
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Serial
Subjects:	Exploration, Hunting, Nutrition, Physiology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 619–20.

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:	Ethnology, Race, Magic, Superstition
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), 621–22.

A Family Genius

T C H H, T C
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Genre:	Illustration, Drollery; Parable
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [8]
Subjects:	Scientific Practitioners, Genius, Invention, Machinery, Time, Instruments, Morality
Represents the story of 'a scientific youth' who loved 'mechanics' but whose attempt to mend a clock and to build a flying machine (using the legs of chairs) failed catastrophically (621). The story ends when the boy's parents peg him on a washing line and thus keep him away from mischief.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 622.

A Narrow Escape From a Tiger

W B B, W
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Genre:	Essay
Subjects:	Animal Behaviour, Extinction, Hunting, Imperialism

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 622–23.

Steam-Engines and Squirts

Anon

Genre:	Short Fiction, Dialogue
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [2]
Subjects:	Steam-power, Invention, Matter Theory, Machinery, Theory, Pneumatics, Mechanics, Steamships, Amusement, Instruments, Military Technology, Chemistry, Force, Design

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 624.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Ornithology, Hunting, Animal Behaviour, Morality \| Natural History, Textbooks \| Transport, Accidents, Health \| Animal Development, Psychology, Human Development \| Ornithology, Animal Development, Collecting, Commerce \| Ornithology, Animal Development \| Ornithology, Menageries, Cruelty \| Ornithology, Breeding \| Ornithology, Commerce \| Botany, Collecting \| Ornithology, Animal Behaviour \| Natural History, Menageries
People mentioned:	John G Wood, Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB Close View the register entry >> Charles Waterton Waterton, Charles (1782–1865) DSB Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 77 (3 July 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 627–28.

The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part II [2/4]John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 611–13
John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part III', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 655–56
John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part IV', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 670–71

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [3]
Subjects:	Zoology, Collecting, Menageries, Animal Development, Animal Behaviour, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Observation, Education, Scientific Practitioners, Piety, Entomology, Natural History
Institutions mentioned:	Crystal Palace—Aquarium, Crystal Palace—Aquarium Close View the register entry >> Brighton Aquarium Brighton Aquarium Company Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 634.

Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Position and Aspect for Bee-Hives [9/11]W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 477
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 485
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 511
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 517–18
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 555
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 571
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 589–91
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Stocks and Swarms', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 606–07
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Swarming and Hiving', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 645–46
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Concluding Hints on General Management', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 662

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W H Harris, BA, BSC Harris, W H (fl. 1880) BP1/2/67/3
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Genre:	Instructions, Serial
Subjects:	Entomology, Collecting, Menageries, Animal Behaviour, Meteorology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 635–37.

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:	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), 637–39.

Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter III [3/10]Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 614–16
Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter VII', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 691–94
Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter VIII', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 708–10

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Author of "Some of Our Fellows", etc, pseud. [Thomas S Millington] Millington, Thomas Street (b. 1821) WBI
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Serial
Subjects:	Natural History, Mathematics

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 639.

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Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

[1] Dangers of Birds' Nesting

Subjects:

Ornithology, Animal Development, Collecting, Accidents

[3] Nickel Plating

Subjects:

Metallurgy, Industry, Machinery

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 624.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Transport, Commerce \| Entomology, Collecting, Chemistry \| Zoology, Menageries \| Disease, Medical Treatment

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Issue 78 (10 July 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 645–46.

Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Swarming and Hiving [10/11]W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 477
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 485
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 511
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 517–18
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 555
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 571
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 589–91
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Stocks and Swarms', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 606–07
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Position and Aspect for Bee-Hives', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 634
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Concluding Hints on General Management', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 662

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W H Harris, BA, BSC Harris, W H (fl. 1880) BP1/2/67/3
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Genre:	Instructions, Serial
Subjects:	Entomology, Collecting, Menageries, Animal Behaviour, Meteorology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 650–53.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Entomology, Collecting, Animal Behaviour, Hunting, Nutrition, Cultural Geography
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), 655–56.

The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part III [3/4]John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 611–13
John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 627–28
John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part IV', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 670–71

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [2]
Subjects:	Zoology, Collecting, Menageries, Nomenclature, Anatomy, Animal Behaviour, Physiology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 656.

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Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Zoology, Collecting \| Zoology, Anatomy \| Entomology, Domestic Economy

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Issue 79 (17 July 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 662.

Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Concluding Hints on General Management [11/11]W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 477
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 485
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 511
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 517–18
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 555
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 571
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Bee-Work and Homes', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 589–91
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Stocks and Swarms', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 606–07
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Position and Aspect for Bee-Hives', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 634
W H Harris, 'Bees and Bee-Keeping for Boys. Swarming and Hiving', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 645–46

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W H Harris, BA, BSC Harris, W H (fl. 1880) BP1/2/67/3
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Genre:	Instructions, Serial
Subjects:	Entomology, Collecting, Menageries, Nutrition, Animal Development, Animal Behaviour, Meteorology

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 667.

Outdoor Pastimes. Entomology in July

Theodore Wood, Joint Author of "The Naturalist's Note Book Wood, John George and Wood, Theodore [1880]. The Field Naturalists' Handbook, London: Cassell & Co.
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Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay, Instructions
Subjects:	Entomology, Taxonomy, Animal Behaviour, Nomenclature, Collecting, Morality, Natural History

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), facing 669.

Maneaters at Home

Anon

Genre:	Illustration
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Illustrators:	Paul Meyerheim Meyerheim, Paul Friedrich (1842–1915) WBI Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Zoology, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 670–71.

The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part IV [4/4]John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 611–13
John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 627–28
John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It. Part III', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 655–56

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Rev. J G Wood, MA, FLS Wood, John George (1827–89) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [4]
Subjects:	Zoology, Collecting, Menageries, Animal Behaviour, Anatomy, Animal Development, Taxonomy, Nomenclature, Wonder
People mentioned:	John O Westwood Westwood, John Obadiah (1805–93) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 672.

Correspondence

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Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Entomology, Collecting, Chemistry \| Microscopy, Instruments, Light, Theory, Entomology \| Entomology, Collecting \| Physiology, Chemistry, Geology, Light, Astronomy, Time \| Entomology, Gender \| Health, Medical Treatment \| Entomology, Anatomy, Animal Behaviour \| Entomology, Animal Development, Breeding \| Ornithology, Animal Behaviour \| Zoology, Pollution, Nutrition \| Botany

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Issue 80 (24 July 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 675–76.

Outdoor Pastimes. Entomology in July. Part II

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay, Instructions
Subjects:	Entomology, Taxonomy, Animal Behaviour, Nomenclature, Collecting, Natural History
See also:	John G Wood, 'Net and Wing', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 243–45

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 676.

Jules Verne Verne, Jules (1828–1905) CBD
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Genre:	Novel, Serial
Subjects:	Entomology, Collecting, Publishing, Light, Instruments, Discovery, Heroism, Amateurism
Describes Cousin Benedict's determination to produce 'an elaborate treatise upon the "Hexapodes Benedictus" hitherto unknown to entomological research'. Although he relishes the fact that he has the magnifying glasses and other 'proper appliances' to undertake this research, he is horrified to discover that the hexapod is 'a common spider' which dealt a 'blow to his aspiration' to have his 'name high in the annals of science'.
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), 684.

Perch-Fishing for Boys

Saxon Saxon
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions
Subjects:	Hunting, Instruments, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 684–86.

Some Boys Who Became Famous. Robert Dick Dick, Robert (1810/11–66) ODNB
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Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay
Subjects:	Scientific Practitioners, Geology, Botany, Endeavour, Piety, Collecting, Design, Palaeontology, Natural Theology, Reading, Periodicals
Publications cited:	Smiles 1878 Smiles, Samuel 1878. Robert Dick, Baker of Thurso, Geologist and Botanist [...], London: John Murray Close View the register entry >>
Begins by noting how Roderick I Murchison Murchison, Sir Roderick Impey, 1st Baronet (1792–1871) DSBODNB Close View the register entry >>, during his address to the 1858 meeting of the British Association British Association for the Advancement of Science Close View the register entry >>, praised Dick's industry and the fact that 'this baker knew infinitely more of botanical science [...] than I did'. Proceeds to describe Dick's early life in Scotland which was apparently 'sad and very lonely', owing to the death of his mother when he was young. During his time at school, he showed an enthusiasm for reading and the natural world of the mountain-side near his home, although he had to endure a tyrannical step-mother. He was then apprenticed to a baker, a gruelling existence in spite of which time he managed to observe 'regularly and closely the changes on the face of nature', learn the names of plants from the Edinburgh Encyclopaedia Brewster, David 1808–30. The Edinburgh Encyclopedia: Conducted by David Brewster [...] with the Assistance of Gentlemen Eminent in Science and Literature, 18 vols, Edinburgh: William Blackwood Close View the register entry >>, and collect botanical specimens. Later he moved with his father to Thurso where, despite a continued lonely existence, he amassed a large number of entomological specimens. Notes how he sent fossil specimens to Hugh Miller Miller, Hugh (1802–56) DSB Close View the register entry >> whose Old Red Sandstone Miller, Hugh 1841. The Old Red Sandstone; or, New Walks in an Old Field, Edinburgh: John Johnstone Close View the register entry >> he 'took great delight' in reading but which he thought contained theories that were challenged by some of his fossil finds. Describes the close correspondence between Dick and Miller, and Dick's humility, modesty, retiring nature, and reluctance to publish. Goes on to describe the decline of his bakery business (caused partly by shipwrecked flour)—circumstances forcing Dick to sell his fossil collection and to read 'geological news' in 'papers like the Athenaeum Athenaeum (1828–1900+) Waterloo Directory Close View the register entry >>' rather than purchasing books. The author admires Dick's 'sturdy' refusal of the gift of whisky from his brother-in-law, and laments the way in which Dick's health finally broke down owing to overwork. (685) Describes how in 1866 Dick took his 'last walk' in a quarry to search for fossils, and died shortly afterwards. Emphasises that the clergyman attending him on his deathbed described him as 'the most humble believer he ever met' and someone 'who had learned to look from Nature up to Nature's God'. (686)

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 688.

Odds and Ends

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes, Instructions

[2] Hygrometers

Subjects:

Pnuematics, Meteorology, Instruments

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 688.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Exploration, Travel, Publishing
Publications cited:	Livingstone 1857, Livingstone, David 1857. Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa: Including a Sketch of Sixteen Years' Residence in the Interior of Africa, and a Journey from the Cape of Good Hope to Loanda, on the West Coast; Thence Across the Continent, Down the River Zambesi, to the Eastern Ocean, London: John Murray Close View the register entry >> 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 Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 81 (31 July 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 691–94.

Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter VII [7/10]Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 614–16
Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter III', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 637–39
Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter VIII', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 708–10

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Author of "Some of Our Fellows", etc, pseud. [Thomas S Millington] Millington, Thomas Street (b. 1821) WBI
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Serial
Subjects:	Measurement, Physical Geography, Astronomy, Light, Mathematics, Cultural Geography, Pneumatics, Instruments, Geology, Comparative Philology, Glaciology
Includes a discussion between the author, Axels, Curry, Parsons and several other characters on how far it was possible to see from a given height. They establish the height of a mountain that Curry's father claimed he saw from the deck of a ship at 125 miles, the character Parsons holding forth on the curvature of the earth. Later they discuss the distance and surface of the sun and after Axels reflects on 'What a wonderful thing sight is!', Parsons points out how long it takes for light to travel from the earth to the sun (693). The character Smart adds that he has read of natives of a country who cut out sensory organs from bodies in order to see, taste, and hear things at a distance. Later in their travels the characters attempt to measure the height of a mountain but the lack of sun prevents them. At this point the author explains how readers can measure the depth of a well or precipice by counting the time it takes for a stone to fall, and refers readers to a relevant article in the periodical (Author of "Mind Your Own Business", etc., 'Ups and Downs', Boy's Own Paper, 1 (1879), 299–300). Subsequently Axels tries to borrow a barometer to take the measurement but in failing this, he and the other boys ascend the mountain. The author intervenes again with a discussion of the myths surrounding the origin of boulders. He insists that the 'real history of these enormous "marbles" is quite as wonderful' as stories of them being the playthings of giant, and explains how boulders are brought to the mountain by icebergs in the 'glacial epochs, before the creation of man' (693–94).

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 701.

A Tiger Hunt in Calcutta

Anon

Genre:	Reminiscences
Subjects:	Hunting, Zoology, Imperialism

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 701–02.

The Blowpipe and Glass-Blowing for Boys [1/2]John Scoffern, 'The Blowpipe and Glass-Blowing for Boys. Part II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 718–19

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Dr Scoffern Scoffern, John (1814–82) COPAC
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Chemistry, Manufactories, Industry, Pneumatics, Heat, Instruments, Laboratories, Skill
People mentioned:	William H Wollaston Wollaston, William Hyde (1766–1828) DSB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 702–03.

Hints on Building Model Yachts [3/3]O O Ashworth, 'Hints on Building Model Yachts', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 572–73

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[O O Ashworth] Ashworth, O O (fl. 1880) BP1/2/73/5
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Subjects:	Transport, Amusement, Mechanics

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 704.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Ornithology, Sound, Animal Behaviour \| Animal Development, Breeding \| Entomology, Health \| Ornithology, Education, Animal Development, Animal Behaviour \| Zoology, Collecting

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Issue 82 (7 August 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 708–10.

Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter VIII [8/10]Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 614–16
Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter III', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 637–39
Thomas S Millington, 'Our Holiday Tramp. Chapter VII', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 691–94

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Author of "Some of Our Fellows", etc, pseud. [Thomas S Millington] Millington, Thomas Street (b. 1821) WBI
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Serial
Subjects:	Navigation, Instruments, Engineering, Railways
People mentioned:	George Stephenson Stephenson, George (1781–1848) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 714–15.

Outdoor Pastimes. Entomology in August.

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay, Instructions
Subjects:	Entomology, Taxonomy, Animal Behaviour, Nomenclature, Collecting, Natural History
People mentioned:	George H Wailes, Wailes, George Herbert (b. 1862) RLIN Close View the register entry >> Mr Bond Bond, Mr (lepidopterist) (fl. 1880) BP1/2/82/3 Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 718–19.

The Blowpipe and Glass-Blowing for Boys. Part II [2/2]John Scoffern, 'The Blowpipe and Glass-Blowing for Boys', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 701–02

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Dr Scoffern Scoffern, John (1814–82) COPAC
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Heat, Manufactories, Light, Instruments
Publications cited:	Christison 1829 Christison, Robert 1829. A Treatise on Poisons in Relation to Medical Jurisprudence, Physiology, and the Practice of Physic, Edinburgh: A. and C. Black Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 720.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Entomology, Collecting \| Chemistry, Heat \| Animal Behaviour, Travel, Nutrition \| Zoology, Display, Menageries \| Botany, Collecting \| Entomology, Degeneration, Observation \| Entomology, Botany \| Natural History, Periodicals \| Entomology, Specimen Trading
People mentioned:	T Cooke Cooke, T (entomological trader, of Museum Street) (fl. 1880) BP1/2/82/4 Close View the register entry >>
Institutions mentioned:	Crystal Palace—Aquarium Crystal Palace—Aquarium Close View the register entry >>
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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Issue 83 (14 August 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 723–25.

Unpleasant Quarters

Captain Lucas Lucas, Thomas John (b. 1826) WBI
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Genre:	Essay
Subjects:	Supernaturalism, Superstition

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 727–28.

A Boy's Campaign. Chapter IX [9/9]Ascott R Hope, 'A Boy's Campaign. Chapter II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 617–19

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Ascott R Hope, Author of "The Amateur Dominic", "The Bogle", etc. Hope, Ascott Robert (later Robert Hope Moncrieff) (1846–1927) WBI RLIN
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Genre:	Short Fiction, Serial
Subjects:	Disease, Medical Treatment, Death

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 730–31.

The Boy that Built a Bridge: and Other Cleveland Tales

Anon

Genre:	Essay
Subjects:	Engineering, Engineers, Creativity, Industry
Describes the life of Thomas Ferris Ferris, Thomas (fl. 1590) BP1/2/83/3 Close View the register entry >>, a 'poor orphan lad of Glaisdale' who never forgot his early difficulties of working in a part of the Dales that was frequently subjected to floods. Emphasises that he later fulfilled his ambition of building a bridge—"The Beggar's Bridge" Beggar's Bridge, Glaisdale Close View the register entry >>— in Glaisdale, and that he exemplifies one of the 'self-made men, who in adverse circumstances, by their own strong will, patience, and perseverance, have conquered obstacles and won prizes in life'. (730) Later notes the foundation of the iron industry in Cleveland.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 731.

Tench-Fishing for Boys

Saxon Saxon
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions
Subjects:	Nomenclature, Hunting, Instruments, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 734–35.

Outdoor Pastimes. Entomology in August

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay, Instructions
Subjects:	Entomology, Taxonomy, Animal Behaviour, Nomenclature, Collecting, Natural History
Institutions mentioned:	Greenwich Park Greenwich Park Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 736.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Botany, Collecting \| Entomology, Collecting \| Disease, Medical Practitioners \| Microscopy, Instruments, Military Technology, Chemistry \| Ornithology, Animal Development \| Entomology, Taxonomy \| Entomology, Animal Behaviour \| Chemistry, Commerce \| Entomology, Ornithology, Nutrition, Animal Development \| Ornithology, Animal Behaviour, Sound \| Natural History, Collecting, Textbooks \| Ornithology, Animal Development \| Entomology, Animal Development, Commerce
Publications cited:	Wood 1865a Wood, John George 1865a. Homes Without Hands: Being a Description of the Habitations of Animals, Classed According to their Principles of Construction [...] With New Designs by W. F. Keyl and E. Smith etc., London: Longmans & Co. Close View the register entry >>
See also:	John G Wood, 'Birds' Eggs and Egg Collecting', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 478–79

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Issue 84 (21 August 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 743.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

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Publications extracted:

Francis T Buckland Buckland, Francis Trevelyan (1826–80) ODNB
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[1] Catching a Chimpanzee

Subjects:	Zoology, Zoological Gardens, Animal Behaviour, Language
People mentioned:	Abraham D Bartlett Bartlett, Abraham Dee (1812–97) ODNB Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 743–44.

Cricket, and How to Excel in it. VII—Practice [7/10]

Dr W G Grace Grace, William Gilbert (1848–1915) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Serial
Subjects:	Health, Nutrition, Human Development

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 746–47.

Ferrets as Pets, and How to Keep Them

Gordon Stables, MD, RN Stables, William ('Gordon') ([1837–1840]–1910) ODNB
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Taxonomy, Zoology, Education, Animal Development, Sanitation, Animal Behaviour, Nutrition, Breeding, Disease, Medical Treatment
Begins by explaining the Latin name and natural historical classification of the weasel but points out that 'I do but mention these facts parenthetically, for I would be very sorry indeed to frighten the reader at the outset with a lot of break-jaw Latin words, which would only serve to remind him of school hours and the desk, instead of green fields, waving trees, purling brooks, and all things that tend to make life in the country so thoroughly enjoyable' (746). Proceeds to provide guidance on keeping ferrets.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 751–52.

Athletic Training [6/6]A Member of the London Athletic Club, 'Athletic Training', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 582–83
A Member of the London Athletic Club, 'Athletic Training', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 614

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A Member of the London Athletic Club Member of the London Athletic Club, A
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Genre:	Essay, Extract, Serial
Publications extracted:	Lee 1873 Lee, Robert James 1873. Exercise and Training: Their Effects Upon Health, London: Smith, Elder & Co. Close View the register entry >>
Subjects:	Health, Human Development, Nutrition, Medical Practitioners

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 752.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Zoology, Menageries, Display \| Ornithology, Disease, Medical Treatment \| Ornithology, Representation
See also:	John G Wood, 'The Aquarium; How to Form, Stock, and Keep It', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 611–13

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Issue 85 (28 August 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 757–58.

Indoor Amusements. Chemical Odds and Ends. How to Make a Shower of Fire

Dr Scoffern Scoffern, John (1814–82) COPAC
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Chemistry, Light, Instruments, Heat, Metallurgy
Begins by pointing out that he is bending 'to the pressure of opinion' which claims that 'boy students of chemistry like nothing so well as coloured fires, bangs, and abominable smells'. Proceeds to describe how to make lead tartrate which, when burnt, demonstrates the author's argument that 'in minute chemical division', this compound 'is more combustible than wood'. (757)

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 767.

The Lead Line

Anon

Genre:	Instructions
Subjects:	Navigation, Instruments, Methodology, Measurement

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 768.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Specimen Trading, Entomology, Textbooks \| Ornithology, Animal Development, Taxonomy, Periodicals \| Navigation, Mathematics, Education, Textbooks \| Chemistry, Commerce \| Entomology, Animal Behaviour, Collecting \| Ornithology, Animal Development, Hunting, Crime \| Microscopy, Instruments \| Ornithology, Taxonomy, Nutrition, Animal Development \| Zoology, Breeding, Textbooks \| Ornithology, Animal Development \| Zoology, Breeding, Sanitation \| Nutrition, Health
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 Close View the register entry >> Jeans 1859, Jeans, Henry William 1859. Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, 2 vols, London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans Close View the register entry >> Bell 1837 Bell, Andrew 1837. Solid and Spherical Geometry, and Conic Sections: Being a Treatise on the Higher Branches of Synthetical Geometry, Containing the Solid and Spherical Geometry of Playfair; the Projections of the Sphere and Conic Sections of West; With Perpendicular Projection and Perspective, and Various Improvements and Additions, Edinburgh: W. and R. Chambers Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 86 (4 September 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 771–72.

Up a Tree. A Sporting Adventure in Cashmere

Captain Dyce Dyce, Capt Cecil B (fl. 1880) BP1/2/86/1
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Genre:	Reminiscences
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Zoology, Hunting, Imperialism

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 782–84.

Outdoor Pastimes. Entomology in September

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay, Instructions
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Entomology, Taxonomy, Animal Behaviour, Nomenclature, Collecting, Natural History, Wonder, Nutrition, Animal Development
People mentioned:	Henry G Knaggs, Knaggs, Henry Guard (1832–1908) RLIN Close View the register entry >> Izaak Walton, Walton, Izaak (1593–1683) DSB Close View the register entry >> George C Bignell Bignell, George Carter (b. 1826) WBI Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 784.

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Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Human Development, Health, Providence \| Medical Practitioners, Societies, Education \| Chemistry, Domestic Economy, Sanitation
Institutions mentioned:	Royal College of Surgeons Royal College of Surgeons Close View the register entry >>

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Issue 87 (11 September 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 787.

Pike-Fishing for Boys

Saxon Saxon
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions
Subjects:	Nomenclature, Hunting, Instruments, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 794–95.

Calculating Boys

Anon

Genre:	Essay
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Mathematics, Skill, Expertise, Psychology
People mentioned:	Joseph Banks Banks, Sir Joseph (1743–1820) DSB ODNB Close View the register entry >>
Describes the lives and astonishing mental abilities of several 'calculating boys' including Zerah Colburn Colburn, Zerah (1804–39) WBI Close View the register entry >>, 'Frederick Buxton' (a reference to Jedidiah Buxton Buxton, Jedidiah (1707–72) ODNB Close View the register entry >>), and George P Bidder Bidder, George Parker (1806–78) ODNB Close View the register entry >>.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 799–800.

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Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Engineering, Education \| Military Technology, Industry \| Ornithology, Animal Development, Medical Practitioners, Chemistry \| Entomology, Specimen Trading \| Disease, Medical Treatment \| Zoology, Animal Development \| Entomology, Chemistry \| Natural History, Anatomy, Palaeontology \| Ornithology, Horticulture \| Mathematics, Pneumatics \| Surgery, Societies \| Animal Development, Nutrition \| Medical Practitioners, Education \| Mineralogy, Matter Theory \| Narcotics, Health, Physiology \| Horticulture, Physical Geography, Mathematics
Institutions mentioned:	Surgical Aid Society Surgical Aid Society Close View the register entry >>
See also:	Gordon Stables, 'Boys' Dogs and all About Them. I—Dignity and Impudence', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 425–26

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Issue 88 (18 September 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 803–[804].

Polo

Captain Crawley Crawley, Capt (fl. 1880) BP1/2/88/1
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions
Relevant illustrations:	wdct.
Subjects:	Amusement, Electricity, Light, Instruments

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 805–06.

Some Boys Who Became Famous. The German Band-Boy Who Discovered a World [1/2]Anon, 'Some Boys Who Became Famous. The German Band-Boy Who Discovered a World—Part II', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 820–21

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Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [2]
Subjects:	Astronomy, Scientific Practitioners, Observation, Natural Theology, Design, Light, Instruments, Universities, Religious Authority, Heroism, Technicians, Instrument-makers, Theory, Music, Patronage, Skill, Endeavour, Cosmology
Begins by recounting the wonderment with which 'a young astronomer' of the author's acquaintance observed several planets through a telescope. Notes that such sights brought to his mind 'those words of the sweet singer of Israel, "The heaven declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handiwork". Noting the strange way in which observations through reflecting telescopes are undertaken through a tube at the side of the instrument, proceeds to a brief account of the origin of telescopes. This claims that Roger Bacon Bacon, Roger (c. 1219–c. 1292) DSB Close View the register entry >> 'invented the magnifying-glass', that Leonard Digges Digges, Leonard (1520–59?) DSB Close View the register entry >> 'actually constructed glasses through which he was able to see objects a long way off', and that Galileo Galilei Galilei, Galileo (1564–1642) DSB Close View the register entry >> brought the telescope 'into practical use'. Details the ways in which Galileo constructed his telescope and the celestial objects he saw through what the author considers to be a crude instrument. Notes that the 'principal professor of philosophy' at the University of Padua Università degli Studi di Padova Close View the register entry >> refused to believe in the existence of moons around other planets, and that Galileo's claims to this effect were denounced by priests. (805) Outlines the story of Galileo's imprisonment and refusal to renounce his belief in the movement of the earth. Goes on to explain the optical principles of refracting telescopes but points out that astronomer's need for greater magnifying power was met by Isaac Newton Newton, Sir Isaac (1642–1727) DSB Close View the register entry >> and his reflecting telescope. Having explained how the problem of chromatic aberration was resolved by John Dollond Dollond, John (1706–61) DSB Close View the register entry >> in 1757, proceeds to the principal subject of the article, William Herschel Herschel, Sir William (1738–1822) DSB ODNB Close View the register entry >>. Describes his early life in Hanover, his musical career and his arrival in Doncaster where, as a travelling musician, he won the patronage of Edward Miller Miller, Edward (1735–1807) ODNB Close View the register entry >> in whose library Herschel studied assiduously. Notes how Herschel continued his musical career at Bath where he first turned a telescope to the heavens, and, owing to the cost of telescopes, resolved to build his own. Emphasises the 'skill and perseverance' with which Herschel pursued his telescope-building, and notes that his courage in overcoming difficulties was rewarded by the observation of Saturn's rings and satellites. Notes how Herschel used to 'steal away' from concerts to continue his astronomical work. (806) Concludes with a description of Herschel's construction of a twenty-foot reflector and the fact that such labours were rewarded with the discovery of Uranus—one which vastly increased the size of the known solar system. The illustrations include a reproduction of the Friedrich Rehberg Rehberg, Friedrich (1758–1835) WBI Close View the register entry >> portrait of Herschel, and a representation of the young Herschel experimenting with small telescope tubes in his study.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 806.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

[1] Wild Beasts in India

Subjects:

Hunting, Extinction, Imperialism, Disease

[3] A New Island

Subjects:

Geology, Oceanography

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 810–11.

The Musical Jumbo

Anon

Genre:	Essay
Subjects:	Animal Behaviour, Music, Magic
Publications cited:	Humboldt 1845–62 Humboldt, Alexander von 1845–62. Kosmos: Entwurf einer physischen Weltbeschreibung, 5 vols, Stuttgart; Tübingen: Cotta Close View the register entry >>

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 813.

Eel-Fishing for Boys

Saxon Saxon
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Genre:	Essay, Instructions
Subjects:	Hunting, Nomenclature, Instruments, Animal Behaviour

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 815–16.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Ornithology, Animal Development \| Quackery, Medical Practitioners, Commerce \| Measurement, Economic Geology, Energy \| Disease, Medical Treatment \| Animal Behaviour, Breeding, Mathematics \| Botany, Nomenclature, Taxonomy \| Chemistry, Magic \| Nutrition, Domestic Economy \| Meteorology, Prognostication, Charlatanry \| Nutrition, Health, Animal Development \| Chemistry, Photography \| Military Technology, Exploration
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 89 (25 September 1880)

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Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 820–21.

Some Boys Who Became Famous. The German Band-Boy Who Discovered a World—Part II [2/2]Anon, 'Some Boys Who Became Famous. The German Band-Boy Who Discovered a World', Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 805–06

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Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Essay, Serial
Relevant illustrations:	wdct. [2]
Subjects:	Astronomy, Discovery, Education, Class, Endeavour, Instruments, Patronage, Light, Theory, Chemistry, Expertise, Skill, Machinery, Steam-power, Cosmology, Piety, Natural Theology
Begins by emphasising that William Herschel's Herschel, Sir William (1738–1822) DSB ODNB Close View the register entry >> rise from a poorly educated boy to the maker of 'telescopes of first-class power' and discoverer of 'an unknown wanderer in the sky' was possibly inspired by the examples of Johannes Kepler Kepler, Johannes (1571–1630) DSB Close View the register entry >>, Pierre S marquis de Laplace Laplace, Pierre-Simon, marquis de (1749–1827) DSB Close View the register entry >>, and Nicholas Copernicus Copernicus, Nicholas (1473–1543) DSB Close View the register entry >>, all of whom hailed from poor backgrounds. Proceeds to note King George III's George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover (1738–1820) ODNB Close View the register entry >> patronage of Herschel, and the astronomer's move to Slough and publication of an 'eagerly read' paper. Describes how Herschel used this patronage in the construction of his new instrument—a forty foot telescope with a speculum mirror of over four foot diameter, and which was so powerful that distant stars observed through it approached like 'the rising sun'. Explains the optical reasons why users of this instrument had to turn their backs to the heavens, and stresses that while the telescope enabled Herschel and his son, John F W Herschel Herschel, Sir John Frederick William (1792–1871) DSB ODNB Close View the register entry >>, to observe 'the six moons of Uranus', its power was limited by the effect of the atmosphere and its cumbersome weight. Points out that Herschel did most of his work with an instrument of approximately seven-foot focal length, and describes how, in the course of 39 years, he discovered such celestial bodies as 'eight smaller planets' and several comets. (820) Waxes lyrical about the power of his instruments, and emphasises the considerable chemical and mechanical skill that Herschel commanded to produce a high quality mirror. Proceeds to a brief account of 'that other great telescope', that of William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse) Parsons, William, 3rd Earl of Rosse (1800–67) DSB Close View the register entry >> at Parsonstown in Ireland. Notes how Rosse excelled in mathematics at school and on succeeding to the peerage in 1841 'immediately set about the construction of the telescope which had been the dream of his youth'. Describes the machinery, labour, and money (£30,000) needed to produce this fifty-four foot reflector which 'penetrated much farther into space than Herschel's, and revealed mysteries that were supposed to be beyond the power of man to solve'. Concludes with a description of the dismantling of Herschel's giant telescope, and of the death of its maker. Emphasises that Herschel possessed an unsurpassed 'sense of the wisdom and power of God'. (821) The illustrations show Herschel's home at Slough and his forty-foot reflector.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 822.

Insect Life in the Amazon Country

Anon

Genre:	Reminiscences
Subjects:	Entomology, Taxonomy, Animal Behaviour, Collecting, Design, Natural Theology
Describes some of the exotic range of insects and fearful insect behaviour that the author encountered in the Amazon region. Concludes by emphasising that although some insects 'cause a shudder', every one 'has been created by the all-wise God for some specific beneficent purpose' and like 'every member of Nature is actively employed in a special work for which it alone is best adapted'.

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 831.

Our Note Book

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes

[3] Light from Oyster Shells

Subjects:

Natural History, Zoology, Chemistry, Light

Boy's Own Paper, 2 (1879–80), 831–32.

Correspondence

Anon

Genre:	Regular Feature, Editorial Reply, Instructions
Subjects:	Education, Representation \| Quackery, Medical Treatment \| Light, Magic, Instruments \| Zoology, Natural History \| Engineering, Education \| Navigation, Textbooks \| Mathematics, Nomenclature \| Mathematics, Education \| Disease, Medical Treatment \| Breeding, Animal Behaviour, Animal Development
Publications cited:	Jeans 1859, Jeans, Henry William 1859. Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, 2 vols, London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans Close View the register entry >> Hardwicke's Science Gossip Hardwicke's Science Gossip: A Monthly Medium of Interchange and Gossip for Students and Lovers of Nature (1865–93) Science Gossip: An Illustrated Monthly Record of Nature and Country-Lore (1893–1900+) Waterloo Directory Close View the register entry >>

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