Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 65, No. 403, May, 1849

"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 65, No. 403, May, 1849" by Various, is a compilation of writings offering insights into the Victorian era. The collection presents a mix of essays and articles covering diverse topics, including colonization theories, considerations for national schools in Scotland, and thoughts on the state of society in diverse countries. The volume begins with an exploration of colonization, centered on Edward Gibbon Wakefield's theory. The essay argues that England is well suited to broaden its impact through colonization, suggesting it could ease overpopulation and secure colonists' futures. It critiques Wakefield's 'sufficient price' idea for colonial land, cautioning against limits it puts on workers, while emphasizing the many issues in colonization. The author presses that the emigrants' practical considerations and motivations should be remembered alongside discussions of colonization's benefits, challenging simple or naive perspectives.