Chinese Justice and Gambling in Ancient Courtroom Practices
A depiction of old Chinese trials describing kneeling prisoners, rigid court ceremonies, and torture for evasive answers. It recounts Tan-Koon gambling houses, the Ching-ton game, and the worship of Tang, with a note on Dr Gray's view of Chinese religion and the veneration of Queen of Heaven Tien-Hon, ending with praise for the era's woodcuts and illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamun
Ither
China
Gray
Tan- Koon
Croupier
Tai-N’gan
Shroff
Tan-Koon
Dr. Gray
Tien-Hon
Heaven
Taksin
Lum
Poetry of America selections from one hundred poets 1776 to 1876
A review discusses Linton's anthology, noting two main currents in American poetry and praising Linton's breadth and selections. The piece critiques omissions and favors including Thoreau, Alice Cary, and Stedman, while debating the balance between English-derived forms and American originality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Linton
Griswold
Walt Whitman
Bryant
Longfellow
Lowell
Holmes
Leland
Hay
America
Whittier
Stoddard and Stedman
Whitman
Joaquin” Miller
Bret Harte
England
Linton
Thoreau
Russell Lowell
Biglow
Mr. Stedman
Kearny
White Pines
Keibu
W. J. Lismon
George Bell and Sons
The Gray Swan Mystery and Elihu’s Return
A dramatic scene unfolds with a sailor recognizing his long lost son Elihu from a kerchief as memories of the Gray Swan voyage resurface. The tension rises as the son is presumed dead yet possibly alive, prompting forgiveness and reunion. The excerpt ends with praise for Mr. Linton’s forthcoming book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu
Lawless
Gray Swan
Mr. Linton
Professor Eadif's Commentary on the Thessalonians
Dr Eadie’s scholarly contributions are praised for deep study and independence. The manuscript of his First and Second Thessalonians commentary shows plans for essays on The Man of Sin Resurrection and Second Advent. The editor notes the volume’s value and hopes it honors the author’s name despite unfinished parts.
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Eadie
Lightfoot
Second Thessalonians
Cairns
Madie
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Poetry OF America
Eadif
Thessalonians
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