Indian tale of wives and divers in old world satire
The author rails at domestic roles and marriage by recounting a whimsical Indian fable. A princess and her daughters fish with golden bait, catch a river diver whose jaw traps the hook, and misinterpret him as bizarre sea monsters. The story shifts to prudery and flirtation, ending with a transformation into sea creatures.
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Fife
Babylon
Amidar
Caspian Sea
Eich
Ritter
Garde
A Romantic Description of Gibraltar’s Fortified Calm
A nineteenth century style sketch recounts Gibraltar as a dramatic promontory at the Strait of Gibraltar facing the Barbary shore. It praises its strategic view, natural defenses, and mixed climate while noting public buildings, gardens, and the Bay’s capacity to shelter ships. A cave of St Michael with siren-like grotto figures is described as a perilous, awe inspiring curiosity.
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Gibraltar
Europe
Apes-hill
Africa
Calpe
Hercules
Mediterranean
Straits
Spain
France
Atlantic Ocean
St. Michael
Victory news from Magdeburg reaches Whitehall in 1760
London notices a letter from Major General Yorke reporting a decisive Prussian victory near Torgau over Marshal Daun, with Russians entering Poland and Laudon retreating to Silesia. The message, delivered by messenger from Magdeburg, conveys swift arrival by Bullock and extends sincere congratulations to the Lord.
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Whitehall
Earl of Holderneffe
Yorke
the Hague
Siesia
England
Horoscopes and plots amid wartime chatter in London
The piece discusses expectations after the battle near Forgau Brussels and predicts movements of Prussian forces led by King Frederick. It notes General Werner’s recalled corps and possible reinforcement toward Hanover to aid Prince Ferdinand against the French. It cites Maubert’s tale of a Paris lottery hoax tied to Gemond and Hanoverian-Prussian interests.
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London
Forgau
Brussels
Musbert
Prussia
Torgaue
Dresder
Werner
Camaign
Maubert
Paris
Europe
Gemond
Gemorid
Frante
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Riddick
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Lisbon
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Ford
Thomas
Sarah
Miller
Plymouth
Mary
Webb
Falmouth
Gosport
Newark
Jason
Amazon
Alarm
Maidstone
Biddeford
Granada
East-India Watch
Thomas and Jane
Broderick
Londin
Gravesend
Perland
Hammenfick
Stockholm
Judith
Newry
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