Famine Claims and Persian Relief Efforts Debated
A Pall Mall Gazette report disputed Persian famine claims, tallying famine-affected numbers and noting a large North German military presence in a contested census. Persian Minister Mohsin Khan described limited dearth, with relief organized by the Shah, including aiding dervishes and paupers in cemetery sites and public squares. Reports of plague and cholera were downplayed, while Bombay papers described extreme distress and aid via Teheran.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Persia
H. Ch. Mohsin Khan
Times
the Shah
Hafiz
Teheran
Bombay
Times of India
Maharajah Holkar
Darwin and Huxley clash in Edinburgh Review
The Edinburgh Review issue discusses a debate between the eminent geologist and the physiological school led by Huxley. It notes comparative essays by George Odger in the Contemporary Review and Frohlichammer of Munich in the same August number.
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Ednburgh
Darwin
Huxley
George Odger
Frobhischammer
Munich
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Jim
Mr Moody
Moody Haul
Stumers
The Brave Lady by Mrs Craik in a cheap edition
A review of Mrs Craik’s The Brave Lady from the Standard Library edition. The piece praises Craik for moral instruction within engaging narrative, contrasts Lady de Bouganville with her vain husband, and notes themes of women’s rights, marriage, and social duties.
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Messrs. Iurst and Blackett
Hether
Lady de Bouganville
Howard Scanlan
Scanlan
Summerhayes
London
Oldham
Edward Scanlan
Sir Edward de Boupanville
Jes
Oldham Court
Vicomte de Bouganville
Josephine
Remonstrance
de Bougainville
Josephine de Bouganville
THE SCOTT CENTENARY ENTHUSIASM AND LEGACY
An article reflecting on Sir Walter Scott's centenary celebration notes his healthy character and broad influence. It praises his humane depictions, loyalty to honest aims, and humor while acknowledging limited subtlety and depth of motive compared to Burns. It also lists related works and a CruiKshank illustrated centenary volume.
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Walter Scott
Hee
Scott
Cristal Nixon
Edie Ochiltree
Lovell and
Macintyre
Ravenswood
Waverley
Jeannie Deans
Rose Bradwardine
Duncan MacWheeble
Peter Peebles
Bailie Nicol Jargie
Cuddie Headrigg
Dominic Sampson
Captain McTurk
Robert Burns
Dr. Rogers
Garland
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Fiterature
George Cruikshank
W. P. Nimmo
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