The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 355, February 7, 1829

"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 13, No. 355, February 7, 1829" by Various is an old-time magazine filled with stories and facts meant to both teach and entertain readers, kind of like a mix of a history book and a magazine. Within the pages are descriptions of fancy houses owned by important people, a report about a big fire that damaged a famous church, and a scary story about a dangerous place where bad guys hurt travelers. It's clear that the magazine wanted to give people all sorts of interesting things to read about, from news to made-up tales.