Queen's Jewellery and Historic Legends From Scotland
A narrative blends portraits of Victorian society with anecdotes about a Spanish-born child prodigy, a railway clocking device, and a tale of Robert Bruce. It details the Queen's favorite brooch gifted at Taymouth, family lineage through Macdougall of Lorn, Bruce's perilous retreat at Lochmaben, and Lord Salisbury’s circle including Huxley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bruce
Scotland
Linwally
Aom Capanes
Macdonagall
Thiee
Holy Pool
Tyndrum
Dalres
Pasred
Methvan
Macdougall
Suber Aleng
Bara
Bumbera
Ali Hn
Fess
Brehert
Lochmaben
Dumfriesshire
Bruce
Londoraborts
Lochen-Ovr
Ana Milado
Lorn
Ocanion
Golmac-Morni
Hue
Fingal
Ways of Living Near the Norfolk Light on the Thames
A column surveys the lower Thames life from Gravesend to the Nore, detailing river folk superstitions, coastal customs, and nautical characters. It sketches Canvey mariners, ghost beliefs, whistling omens, and quirky tales of skippers and Geordie crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames
Foulnesa
Auifer & Sen
W. Stretebaa
Gruvenond
Siabsle
Canvey
Kentieh
London
Hosta
Gravesend
Ind
Kent
Essex
Thames Haven
Mucking Flat
Sheerness
Blackwall
Isoail
Greenhithe
Thomas
Cat
Oda
Geordie
Homervart
Ballot
Annd
Harwich
Trinity House
Battlefield Robberry Among Wounded and Dead in South Africa
An authority denounces battlefield thieves in the South African campaign, detailing how some natives and deserters target wounded and dead soldiers. Accounts describe thefts of watches, valuables, and even boots, with rare discipline shown by a few rescuers. the piece urges vigilance and punishment for traitors amid the chaos of combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te'or-Do-Walla
Haa
Inmanes
Alain
Banger-On
Walcoma
Anna
Mijabs Hill
Joubert
South Africa
Max
Cinlon
Mander
Rolbern
Bnt Leas
Hanens
Humour in Courtship and Domestic Life Skits
A collection of barbed quips and dialogues on love, marriage, and social roles. Jests cover a young man’s failed engagements, witty exchanges about change and work, and sharp remarks by Mrs. Hobbs and others on versatile minds, servant departures, and domestic expectations.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jarmanimo
Spain
Lord Salisbury
Tally
Jay Gould
Sir George
Cornu
Huxley
Grost
Evan Aharrona
Ways OF
Ckippar
Sunderland
East Londo
England
Thames East
Sheeries
Thamen
Tursea
Crascends
Fortiasima
Medway
Aketcher A
the Carcoar Chronicle
Mra. Hobbs
Mra
Nobb
Hobba
Bella
Jack
Jinka
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