Polar expedition moves toward the Pole with Nares at helm
The article notes Captain Nares will sail the Alert toward the Pole after August at Melville Bay. It discusses sledging depots, possible open sea near the Pole, and the urging hope that the expedition will solve the Arctic problem while science remains represented by figures like Huxley.
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Huxley
Melville Bay
Narés
Captain Bent
Bent
Captain Nares
Neance
Old England
Memorial tablet marks Livingstone in Westminster Abbey
A memorial tablet at Westminster Abbey lists David Livingstone as a missionary traveler and philanthropist born 1813 died 1873 with Latin and biblical inscriptions flanking his name. The piece notes his aim to evangelise, end the slave trade, and heal a world sore through aid to all.
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Paris
Dr. Livingstone
Westminster Abbey
David Livingstone
Chitambo
Ulala
Central Africa
South Wales
Cardiff
Aberdare
Rhondda
Weppner’s World Journey Reveals Courage and Critique
The article reviews Miss Weppner’s travel narrative from Paris to the Far East and back via New York. It highlights her scant resources, hardships, and resilience, plus her frank observations on American society, religion, and international customs.
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Miss Weppner
Paris
New York
America
Frankfort
Wiesbaden
Rhine
San Francisco
Japan
China
Straits
Singapore
Java
Calcutta
India
Red Sea
Cairo
Alexandria
Europe
Luther
Bavaria
Tyrol
Margareth a Weppner travel memoir around the world volumes
The North Star and the Southern Cross records Margaretha Weppner’s two year voyage around the world. It presents her personal experiences impressions and observations across distant lands and seas as documented in two volumes from Sampson Low and Co.
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Margaretha Weppner
Sampson Low
Three Feathers review praises Cornish coast setting
A critique notes Mr Black departs west coast Scotland for a Cornish coast setting in Three Feathers. The author admires the natural portraits and strong human figures Wenna and Mariyn Rosewarne, especially Mariyn as a vibrantly drawn, pivotal character shaping the plot against Roscorla.
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Mr. Black
Scotland
Wenna
Mariyn Rosewarne
Eglesilyan
Harry Trelyon
Mariyn
Roscorla
Egleslyan
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