Notable 19th Century Impostors and Identity Errors
A long meditation on mistaken identity across eras, detailing historical cases where individuals misidentified others in courts, at railways, and during senseless arrests. It notes the risks of relying on resemblance alone, cites Tichborne and De Caille dramas, and reflects on forensic limits and public fascination with impostors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aber
Vibius
Pospey
Plutarrh
Frank Dougisas
Page Bern
Usveglag
Brewer
Coleman
Resnington
Sarah Green
Martin Clinch
James Printer
Heyer
Ann Fryer
S Inn
Pryor
Adair
Enriona
France
Lemaryantsbich O
Toe Lyons
de Caille
Savoy
Nantes
Veray
Frere Maga
Sieur de Caille
Mege
Ariiver Orton
Cailie
Mage
Pes
Trigg
Hammernith
Sbin
Witcenses
Ondit
Dickens
Devil Co Jeld
Dr. Figold
Nickolas Nickleby
Diay
Thong
The Old Scissors Soliloquy
The piece describes Wally Hrwrnae Mies and Sree Sateursrr in a jumble of garbled names and circa events. A fragmentary account mentions Jum kt serge ue in Linen Cammerary and references a main done Se nap amid a blurred scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally
Mies
Sree
Guste
Jum
Serge
Linen Cammerary
Hyman, Ky
Mystery of a Soho Saloon Revealed in a Storm Door
A garish description of a Soho drinking den crowded with fashionable women and secretive flirtations unfolds through a visiting reporter. The piece sketches discreet patrons, whispered conversations, and a breach of propriety as couples drift between refined wit and illicit refreshment during a late afternoon in a side-street saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
Thros
Iadieux
Farry
Indy Vondar
Hich
Mia
Tattooing customs and social signs among native groups
The text discusses tattooing practices, their religious connections, and social meanings. It notes chiefs and certain classes avoided tattooing, while others bore marks as status indicators. It mentions guardian spirits, totems, and evolving beliefs about ornamentation and social distinction. It also includes anecdotes about a doctor and incidental remarks on colonial interactions and disputes.
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Perwoage
Kentucky
Willon Society
George Augustus Sala
Is Lism
Percy
Victor
le Mounger
Paris
Yolwesen
Geraainsl
Gil Blas
Fouilleton
Elia
Edward T. Mason
Acriea
Scribners
Coures
Philip Gilbert
Macmillan & Co
Captain Barton
At & Guinea
Synton Park Aale
Pric
Grolier
Eas
Raw
Mar. Valois
Olive Morocco
Roger Payne
Besta Maria
Virginia
Pi Horace
Bodoni
Josephus
Paria
Quarte
Hawkins
Edmond Kean
Dad
Alfa
Ona
Crater
Preuilar Raw York
Papa
Airoe
Maintte
Wight
Secon Ianghing
O'Donovan Rousin
Italy
Victoria
Christian
St. George's Church
Oxford
Vienna
Langtey
Princeed Theatre
Paul de Cassagnac
Ulster
London
Mery
Anderson
Aho
Nice
Bernhardt
S Gan
Ce Frat Otreas
Tomer
Marmal
Inter
Rome
Florence
London Bridge
Mt Houra
Zor
Ileg
Ian
Johnny
Monkry
George
Smoothman
Tle
Turin
Olaven
Bouteile Cutler
Recon
Sahara
Yousw
Marshveld
Coos County
Oregon
Hayling
Iam
Stout Toram
Claredon
Jacob
Jacob Street
John Becker
Areppna Ney
BirreRs
Tryubiaoorer
Crean Halim Caves
Ole Fiolter
Louisiana
Lee
Legetaeer
Drvj
Ars
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