Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 42, Vol. I, October 18, 1884

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, Fifth Series, No. 42, Vol. I, October 18, 1884, by Various, is a publication from the 1880s that mixes literature, science, and art. It includes a variety of writings to suit the interests of the Victorian era. The journal presents natural observations from Richard Jefferies, covering wildlife and landscapes, like accounts of pheasants and autumn, alongside folklore, such as the story of Snorro the Dwarf from Orkney, which explores ambition, payback, and the supernatural between earls. By showcasing these diverse pieces, the journal gives readers both enjoyable stories and understandings of the major cultural and scientific topics from that period.