Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 404, June, 1849

"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 404, June, 1849" by Various is a compilation of diverse literary pieces from the mid-1800s, reflecting the intellectual climate of the time; within its pages, we find thought-provoking articles alongside the continuation of "The Caxtons," which centers on the character Pisistratus Caxton's yearning for adventure and his desire to travel to Australia against the emotional pushback from his family, especially his father and uncle, as he grapples with their expectations and his own personal ambitions. The excerpt highlights the universal conflict between family duty and personal fulfillment, capturing the emotional turbulence of pursuing one's dreams while honoring familial responsibilities and setting the stage for a transformative decision that will shape the young protagonist's destiny.