The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 329, August 30, 1828   By: Various

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 329, August 30, 1828, is a collection of diverse articles that offers readers a glimpse into the past. The publication presents a mix of literary pieces, news stories, and instructional content, providing a multifaceted view of the culture and society of the time.

One of the highlights of this volume is the variety of subjects covered, from accounts of historical events to discussions of current trends in literature and art. The writing is engaging and informative, offering readers a window into the world of the early 19th century.

While some of the content may feel outdated to modern readers, the Mirror of Literature remains a valuable resource for those interested in history and cultural studies. Overall, this volume is a fascinating read that sheds light on the values and interests of the past, making it a worthwhile addition to any library of historical literature.

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Who has journeyed on the Exeter road without noticing the town of STAINES, with its host of antiquarian associations as the Stana (Saxon) or London Stone,[1] its ancient bridge, for the repair of which three oaks out of Windsor Forest were granted by the crown in the year 1262, besides pontage or temporary tolls previous to the year 1600. Dr. Stukeley's conjectures respecting the Via Trinobantica passing here and the old parish church, the situation of which appeared to denote the site of the more ancient town of Staines. It is here too, that the tourist begins to imagine himself in rure , after he has been whirled through the brick and mortar avenues of Kensington , and Hammersmith , and the unsightly lane street of Brentford ,[2] with all its cockney reminiscences of equestrianism and election squabbles; Hounslow and its by gone days of highway notoriety and powder mill and posting celebrity, and Bedfont , with its yew trees tortured into peacock shapes, and the date 1704. Then, who does not recollect and venerate the convivial celebrity of this route, its luxurious inns, and their "thrones of human felicity;" along which Quin, Dr... Continue reading book >>