Mirror of Literature,  10 (1827), 430–31.

Manners & Customs of all Nations. No. XVII.

G W N

Genre:

Regular Feature, Miscellaneous



[1] The Turks

Subjects:

Cultural Geography, Genius, Endeavour


    Observes of the Turks: 'They appear to possess very little genius or inclination for the improvement of arts and sciences, although they live in countries which were once in the possession of the classic Greeks; but seem to prefer a slothful mode of life to an active one, continually sauntering away their time' (430–31).



[2] Pulque

Subjects:

Horticulture


[3] Hatching Chickens

Subjects:

Agriculture



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