The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 337, October 25, 1828 By: Various
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 337, October 25, 1828 offers a diverse collection of content that is both entertaining and informative. The publication features a wide range of topics, from literature and history to science and current events. The writing is engaging and well-crafted, making it a pleasure to read. One of the highlights of this volume is the in-depth exploration of various historical events and figures. The authors provide detailed accounts of important moments in history, shedding light on lesser-known stories and offering new perspectives on well-known events. Additionally, the publication includes a variety of poetry and fiction pieces that are both thought-provoking and entertaining. Overall, The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 337, October 25, 1828 is a compelling read that offers a little something for everyone. Whether you are interested in history, literature, or simply looking for a good story, this volume has something to offer. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well-written and engaging read. First Page: THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT AND INSTRUCTION Vol. XII. No. 337.] SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1828. [PRICE 2d. Cheese Wring. ( To the Editor of the Mirror .) [Illustration] In presenting your readers with a representation of the Wring Cheese, I offer a few prefatory remarks connected with the early importance of the county in which it stands, venerable in its age, amid the storms of elements, and the changes of religions. Its pristine glory has sunk on the horizon of Time; but its legend, like a soft twilight of its former day, still hallows it in the memories of the surrounding peasantry. Cornwall is allowed by antiquaries to be the Capiterides; and the Abbé de Fontenu, in the Memoires de Literature , tom. vii. p. 126, proves, according to Vallancey, that the Phoenicians traded here for tin before the Trojan war. Homer frequently mentions this metal; and even in Scripture we have allusions to this land under the name of Tarshish (Ezekiel, c. xxvii., v. 12 25), being the place whence the Tyrians procured various metals, and among the rest, the English metal tin. It appears that the primitive Greeks had a clearer knowledge of these shores than those in after years; and although Homer, in his shield of Achilles, describes the earth surrounded by water, yet Herodotus, notwithstanding his learning and research, candidly states his ignorance in the following words: "Neither am I better acquainted with the islands called Capiterides, from whence we are said to have our tin... Continue reading book >>

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 337, October 25, 1828 By: Various

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 337, October 25, 1828 offers a diverse collection of content that is both entertaining and informative. The publication features a wide range of topics, from literature and history to science and current events. The writing is engaging and well-crafted, making it a pleasure to read.

One of the highlights of this volume is the in-depth exploration of various historical events and figures. The authors provide detailed accounts of important moments in history, shedding light on lesser-known stories and offering new perspectives on well-known events. Additionally, the publication includes a variety of poetry and fiction pieces that are both thought-provoking and entertaining.

Overall, The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 337, October 25, 1828 is a compelling read that offers a little something for everyone. Whether you are interested in history, literature, or simply looking for a good story, this volume has something to offer. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well-written and engaging read.

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THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT AND INSTRUCTION

Vol. XII. No. 337.] SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1828. [PRICE 2d.

Cheese Wring.

( To the Editor of the Mirror .)

[Illustration]

In presenting your readers with a representation of the Wring Cheese, I offer a few prefatory remarks connected with the early importance of the county in which it stands, venerable in its age, amid the storms of elements, and the changes of religions. Its pristine glory has sunk on the horizon of Time; but its legend, like a soft twilight of its former day, still hallows it in the memories of the surrounding peasantry.

Cornwall is allowed by antiquaries to be the Capiterides; and the Abbé de Fontenu, in the Memoires de Literature , tom. vii. p. 126, proves, according to Vallancey, that the Phoenicians traded here for tin before the Trojan war. Homer frequently mentions this metal; and even in Scripture we have allusions to this land under the name of Tarshish (Ezekiel, c. xxvii., v. 12 25), being the place whence the Tyrians procured various metals, and among the rest, the English metal tin. It appears that the primitive Greeks had a clearer knowledge of these shores than those in after years; and although Homer, in his shield of Achilles, describes the earth surrounded by water, yet Herodotus, notwithstanding his learning and research, candidly states his ignorance in the following words: "Neither am I better acquainted with the islands called Capiterides, from whence we are said to have our tin... Continue reading book >>

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