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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 19, No. 539, March 24, 1832

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Travel back in time to explore castles, superstitions, and social customs through the pages of a magazine from the 1800s that blends entertainment with enlightenment.

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2004-03-01
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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 19, No. 539, March 24, 1832 by Various is a literary magazine that presents a wide array of articles designed to both entertain and educate readers in the early 1800s. It showcases architectural wonders with a feature on Windsor Castle, dives into the history of educational thought, and explores quirky superstitions surrounding animals. Glimpses into American domestic life offer insights into the social customs of the time, while considerations of Catholicism as drama showcase a intersection of religion and theatre. The periodical offers a mix of poetry, cultural observations, and natural history, to capture the intellectual curiosity that was part of life in the 19th-century.

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