Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 691 March 24, 1877

"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 691" by Various is a journal presenting a variety of topics popular in the late 1800s. This particular issue mixes articles and stories that explore the world through different lenses. One article looks at the history of family names in Britain and how historical events influenced them. A fictional story, "The Last of the Haddons," examines family honor and the complex emotions around relationships and what people inherit. In addition, there are pieces that scientifically describe things in nature, like "bell-animalcules," along with discussions about the history of lime-juice, and its effects on scurvy. The journal's combined focus on storytelling, observation, and discoveries helps to understand history, society, and scientific explorations.