The Lad With The Silver Button In Mull
David Balfour narrates a rough trek across Mull from Torosay to the Sound of Mull. He encounters a violent guide, a pistol, a catechist, and a rich Maclean innkeeper. The account blends hardship, danger, and Highland humor as he travels toward his destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Balfour
Scottish Highlands
Alan Breck Stewart
Hichland
Ebenezer Balfour Oo
Ross
Mull
Lindmark
Jarewet
Atronar
Loo
Lear
Torosay
Nan O
Myyself
Watford
Adi
Ted
Lse
Mr. Maclean
Telhaine
Hersel
Jassy
Tie
Toru
Isle of
Lorosay
Graelie
Bog
Trier
Morven
Wiedlands
Alan
Ardshiel
Phat
Duncan Mackeigh
Macleano
Dart
Mali
Barraid
Torasay
Titty
Davas
Fair and Fashion and the Marchioness of Lorne
A narrative describes a voyage near Loch Aline where a blackened merchandise ship sits at anchor. Exiles aboard mourn the prospect of departure to the American colonies while a crowd on shore joins in lament. The captain pleads with passengers to depart amid the sorrowful scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loch Aline
American Colonies
Lo” Ge
New York Central Railroad
Great West
A Dear Old Lady From the Country on City Life
A humorous sketch from Harper's Magazine recalls Aunt Mary who visits New York relatives and criticizes urban anonymity. A train incident with a suitcase of forgotten belongings unfolds and prompts reflections on city manners. The piece blends light satire with brief vignettes from Longman's Magazine and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's
Maracine
New York
Mary
Aunt Mary
Lucky
Across Morven Ferry Adventure
A slow, windless ferry ride from Toro sny to Kinlechaline crosses the Sound. Passengers, mostly Maclean clan members, travel with skipper Neil Roy Macrob aboard a poorly equipped boat as the voyage unfolds with muted private hopes and clan ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torosny
Kinlechaline
Neil Roy Macrob
Macrob
Alan
Neill Roy
Wit and whimsy from an old city column
Humorous quips and exchanges from a 19th century satire page feature a sun scorcher joke, a remark on borrowing trouble, a poke at marital skill in cards, and a joke about a burglar classically chastened by a citizen, plus a quip about bicycles and begging.
Relief from Ovarian Pain with Pinkham's Compound
A testimonial from Mars. James Parrish of Minneapolis Minnesota describes severe pains in the left ovary and womb plus backache and kidney trouble. After doctors failed to help she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and felt lasting relief and renewed energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Pinkham
Mars
James Parrish
Marshall d St
N. E
Minneapolis, Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Louis Stevenson
the Isle
Marchioness of
Lorne
Longman’s Magazine
Forfarshire
Great Dundee
Tay
Firth
Balnawiggin
Hell
Mile Lucie Faure
Havre
Ali Havre
Marlborough
Egypt
Paris
Canovas del Castillo
Washington, D.C
Anita
Countess Casa Valencia
Julia C. Daly
Chicago
Commander Booth
Prince Carl of
Denmark
Princess Maud of Wales
Prince Carl
Princess Maud
Cilacter Nii
OUR Pleasure Club
Joshua
Indianapolis Journal
Cornfield
Gibber
Wright
Reed
California Fig Syrup Co
Kennedy
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury
Mass
Boston
Yuhisis
Onu
POUND
Pond’s Extract CO
Fifth Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!