Book review on geology and scripture balance in Taylor and Pratt works
The article praises a book by Mr. Taylor defending geology and religion against fear of evolution, highlighting its respectful tone and insights into how science reveals divine presence. It also reviews Archdeacon Pratt’s sixth edition Scripture and Science not at Variance, noting its calm reasoning, historical Genesis view, and tempered critique worthy of a broad readership.
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Taylor
Archdeacon Pratt
A Story of Two Generations in the Dale Ironworks
A review praises a novel about Quaker family conflict at the Dale Ironworks. It centers on Joshua Field and his son amid religious tensions, the arrival of manager Mr Foster and his son Robert, and the clashes between masters and workers. The critique notes vivid character rendering, moral themes on employer care, and social questions, with some satire of Dissenters and a hopeful look at reform.
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George Eliot
Nacans
Joshua
Jediah Field
Dale Ironworks
Dale
Foster
Robert
Jacob Grimshaw
Joshua Field
Patty
Ife
A Story of Two Generations in Three Volumes
London bookseller Hatchards advertises Lauterdale's A Story of Two Generations in three volumes from Strahan and Co. The notice notes availability and publication details for readers.
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London
Hatchards
Lauterdale
Strahan
Literary portrait of a Victorian social world and its folly
The text analyzes a novel with a Conservative philanthropist narrator and a sentimental hero, detailing Grimshaw vs Field, Dale Works clashes, and London lower-class life. It praises vivid character scenes including Josiah Morris in Seven Dials, the police confrontation, and sharp depictions of Purkiss, O'Reilly, Jeffey the gipsy, and Bessy, noting humor and social insight.
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Grimshaw
Field
Dickens
Dale
London
Josiah Morris
British Museum
Lizzie Ripskin
Giblet
Josiah
Scot's Yard
Purkiss
O'Reilly
Jeffey
Bessy
Noting a Flawed Yet Powerful Story
The reviewer admires the plot’s cohesion and the deliberate disruption of natural order to create a striking opening. It argues the author errs in a key point but still calls the book powerful and capable of producing practical good in readers.
Brief Notices on New Books and Juvenile Works
A wide survey praises Lack of Gold by Charles Grazey and a cheap edition of his work for its life-like Scotch scenes. Also reviewed are My Mates and I, Bird Songs and Bird Pictures, What we saw to Egypt, Salvation Sought Found and Linjoyed, Uncle Mar, Hayslope Grange, The Captives, Arthur's Victory, Loser and Gainer, Winnie, and Three little stories.
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Charles Grazey
Robin Gray
King and Co
Little
Religious Tract Society
Natural History Notes
Egypt
Pyramids
Nile
Mar
Gretchen
Mussen
Emmma Leslig
Arthur
E. A. Ward
Arthur Vincent
Loser
Saran Duvupngy
Eda
Winnie
Clana Lucas BalFour
Lthel
Princess of Thule installment drives to tragic path
Marmillan's Magazine continues Mr. William Black's tale with the slow rift between Silly Frank Lavender and Sheila. Ingram seeks harmony but struggles, foreshadowing a looming catastrophe in the evolving drama.
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Marmillan
William Black
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