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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 10, 1876
Page
10
A travel narrative describes dramatic river scenes near Victoria Falls with hippos surfacing, quick attacks, and noisy waters. It notes the danger as rare, a boat leak fixed by a hat, and contrasts praise for rhinoceros caution. Rich woodcuts and a clear map enhance this instructive book.
A periodical review examines George MacDonald's English renderings of Novalis. It praises faithful effort and notes occasional overliteral choices while highlighting strong translations and several preferred stanzas and hymns, including comparisons with the 1851 version and Luther renderings.
The excerpt praises translations of Heine and Milton Italian sonnets, noting charm and careful finish. It calls the book delicious and suggests it will lead readers to study German hymns. The tone emphasizes appreciation and recommendation.
The article reviews General Burgoyne as a capable poet and politician, noting his Saratoga defeat was influenced by ministerial orders and patronage. It argues that political influence shaped early military promotions and that reliance on patronage can foster corruption, with Burgoyne’s failure attributed to strategic constraints and distant, divided campaigns.
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