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Newspaper

Nonconformist

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 27, 1878

Page

3

Needs No Great Skill to Identify Both

An analysis of a narrative about two men pursuing life through hardship toward light. One dies seeking enlightenment at the abyss, the other continues with hope. The father’s skill falters in the last chapter, suggesting simpler aims might have yielded greater success, yet the work remains fresh and sincere, provoking thought and divergence of opinion.

A. K. H. B. Review and Critique in The Press

The essay critiques Dr. Boyd's volume noting overblown affectation and reliance on paradox. It questions his biographical touches and depictions of Norman Macleod and Dickens, praises Buchanan as among the better portraits, and ends urging restraint from the jolly and churchly tone.

Gift Books Offer Quiet Charm and Moral Insight

A review extols Cowper for gentleness and clear truthfulness while condemning oppression. It highlights new illustrated editions of The Task, Child Life in Japan, and Loon o Baxter’s, praising Edward Evans prints, plus selections like The Magic Flower Pot and Danes in England. The piece notes engaging stories for children, with varied art and lessons, including True Under Trial and Left to Themselves.

Cowper Messrs. Nisbet and Co Edmund Evans Japan O’ Baxter Deacon Murray Robertson Davie Zebedee Leon O Zebedee Baxter Edward Garrett Paul Falconer Flere England Alfred Edward Forbes India London Pedro A. Marryat Australia Englefield Grange Mary

The Tusk Poem and Japanese Chill Stories

Two early works listed: The Tusk a poem by William Cowren with illustrations by Birkit Foster, published by Niseo and Co. Also Or Japanese Chill Stories by M Carplin Ayrton with many illustrations from Griffith and Farran.

William Cowren Birkit Foster Niseo and Co M. Carplin Ayrton Griffith Farran

The Daughters of Armenia by Mrs Wheeler

Mrs Wheeler’s missionary account chronicles the Armenian field in Turkey and Eastern Europe. It portrays mission work, reform efforts, and the clash with local priests as Protestant influence gradually dispels ignorance and dirt.

Armenia A. Wheeler Turkey W. Oliphant and Co Europe

A Tale for Boys and Adventures by Various Authors

A garbled catalog lists several 19th century boys books with authors such as Alfred EyGkapacu, Francis Paumen, and Agu Ta Manryat, noting illustrated editions and publishers Warne and Co. The misc text resembles a publisher’s list of juvenile tales and compatible works with limited legible details.

W. Skinner Gardner, Paisley James Clarke and Co Epward Garrett Cassail, Potter Gulpinu Alfred Alfred H. EyGkapacu Warnesud Co Francis Paumen Llustratinns W. Girdier Dushaiva AGU TA Manryat Warnead Co Haglefield Graeser Mra A1. B. Pautn CP. Warntand C

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Dr. Boyd Boyd Mr. Disraeli Blind Milton Norman Macleod Prince of Wales Dunrobin Joly Dean Stanley St. Andrews Professor Buchanan Glasgow Charles Dickens Dickens Hume Henry Mackenzie
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