Parting at Davenant and a Kentish Walk to Marchbrook
Sir Cyprian Davenant travels from London to Kent and confronts a farewell with Constance Clangarde. He confesses his hopeless love, the burden of secrecy, and his resolve to join Captain Harcourt’s Africa expedition, while noting the old estate’s decay and his own ruined prospects. The meeting ends with a sorrowful goodbye and the start of his longer journey toward Africa.
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Sir Cyprian Davenant
James Wyatt
Waterloo
Grosvenor Square
Russell Square
Sir Cyprian
Richmond
Davenant
Africa
Kent
Kentish
Lord Clangarde
Marchbrook
London
Rd Clangarde
Cyprian
Lord Clangaray
Maidstone
Miss Clanvarde
Cyprian Vavenant
Constance Clangarde
Miss Clangarde
Constance
England
Fngland
Viecount Clangarde
Misa Clangarde
Marchbrook Kitchenarden
Marseilles
Value of Wild Animals for Circus Use Across Species
A 19th century price survey lists values for many circus animals. Jumbo at 10000 then 28000 with transport. elephants 30000. giraffes 3600. hippos 4000. rhinoceros 3000 plus horn adds 1000. lions 800 to 1200. tiger 100. bears 1000 down to 500. polar bears 400. camels 350. antelopes 185 to 3. deer 100. moose 100. anteaters 40. alpacas 100. tapirs 80. scaly animals 60. camels, monkeys, kangaroos etc cited with varied values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Hamas
Omus
The Joker's Budget and Quick Wit Snippets
A collage of humorous vignettes from a 19th or early 20th century humor page. Jests lampoon doctors and money, social climbing, and modern foibles with named papers and brief punchlines. The bits feature punning dialogue and mock headlines from various newspapers.
Birds' Tricks and Manners in Fostered Feuds of Swallows
A London News excerpt recounts swallows avenging perceived wrongs against humans and other birds. It details a man harassed by a male swallow after shooting a hen swallow and a rival sparrow driving away a swallow, with the birds’ efforts described as militant and strategic.
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Brenchley
Gavin Inglis
Strathendry
Selborne
Holy Isle
J London News
Lonely Widower Weds Sister-in-law After Invitation
In Sidney a widower, seeking companionship, confided his loneliness to a friend. The friend introduced his wife’s sister, a widow, as a suitable partner. The friend delivered an invitation to visit, and the two men traveled to Waterville where they agreed to marry. The wedding is expected soon.
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Sidney
Waterville
Augusta (Me
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Miss ME Barvoos
Holmes
Gumple
Surgune
Freshlytes
Surguns
New York Herald
Ragged Richard
Grimple
Buffalo Courier
Manayger
Hills
Halls
Graylocks
Miss Goldenhair
Mercy
Puck
Plain Dealer
Detroit Tribune
Bilker
McFingle
McFangle
Old Man
Wiggins
Harper's Weekly
Barcastic
Lonely Isle
Willie Wibbles
Willie
Washington Star
Nedders
Chicago Records
Sonic
Upton
Chicago Record
Nellie
Gossippe
Numoney
Chicago
Laura
George
Chicago Tribune
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