Notes on Boncicaut and varied 19th century topics
A survey of Aristide Boucicaut and the Bon Marche fame alongside reviews of Scribner’s Monthly works and measures on religious census debates in Scotland. Includes guidance on drying flowers, commentary on Cobbett and Disraeli, and notes on The Catholic Presbyterian and Boy's Own Paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Aristide Boncicaut
London Society
Boucicaut
Scribner's Monthly
Mr. Proctor
Holy Russia
Holy
Russia
Ericason
Admiralty
Ericsson
United States
United Presbyterian Magazine
Friends of the Church of Scotland
A. Gordon
Disraeli
Sloane
Alleghany
Texas
Williams
Congress
Utah
Eastwick critiques Afghan frontier policy and Russia stance
The pamphlet Lord Lytton and the Afghan War by Captain W. J. Eastwick argues against annexation of Afghan territory and criticizes General Roberts raids for causing suffering. It reviews The Prodigal Daughter a novel on prison life and asylums, praising some scenes yet criticizing its complex plot and a controversial ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Lytton
R. J. Mitchell and Sons
W. J. Eastwick
Council of India
Eastwick
Afghanistan
Roberts
Khost
Khuram
Russia
Chapman and Hall
Marx Strong
David Wilson
Nat Riddel
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Peddie
Sunday Magazine
Cornhill
Cobbett
Gentleman’s Magazine
Lowe