Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 111, Vol. III, February 13, 1886

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 111, Vol. III, February 13, 1886 by Various, is a diverse compilation of essays, stories, and articles from the Victorian era designed to captivate readers with everything from literature and art to science. This particular journal explores the concept of a 'Golden Age', specifically how childhood is remembered as an innocent and magical time, with a sense of longing for those simpler days. The author reflects on the beauty found in nature and the carefree nature of play during youth recognizing that perspective changes as one grows older. Other narratives explore personal goals and cultural observations, such as the art of salmon fishing and opinions on topics like butterine, demonstrating the wide variety of subjects covered in the journal, ultimately inviting its readers to contemplate what truly makes one happy and the undeniable passage of time.