The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 286, December 8, 1827 By: Various
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 286, December 8, 1827 offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and literary landscape of the early 19th century. The collection of articles and essays covers a wide range of topics, from literature and art to politics and science, providing readers with a comprehensive view of the issues and trends of the time. One of the standout features of this volume is the quality of the writing, which is both informative and engaging. The contributors have a knack for presenting complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner, making it easy for readers to understand and appreciate the content. Additionally, the diverse range of subjects covered in the volume ensures that there is something for everyone, whether you are interested in history, literature, or current events. Overall, The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 286, December 8, 1827 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultural and intellectual life of the early 19th century. The quality of the writing, the breadth of topics covered, and the insights offered by the contributors make it a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating period in history. First Page: THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION. VOL. 10, NO. 286.] SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1827. [PRICE 2d. [Illustration: Caxton's House in the Almonry, Westminster.] To expatiate on the advantages of printing, at this time of day, would be "wasteful and ridiculous excess." We content ourselves with the comparison of Dryden's "Long trails of light descending down." In a retrospective glance at our previous volumes (for can the phrenologists tell us of a head capacious enough to contain their exhaustless variety?) our readers will perceive that, from time to time, sundry "accounts" of the origin and progress of printing have been inserted in the MIRROR;[1] and though we are not vain enough to consider our sheet as the "refined gold, the lily, the violet, the ice, or the rainbow," of the poet's perfection, yet in specimens of the general economy of the art , the long extended patronage of the public gives us an early place. With an outline of the life of CAXTON our readers must be already familiar; but we wish them to consider the above accurate representation of the FIRST ENGLISH PRINTER'S RESIDENCE as antecedent to a Memoir of Caxton , in which it will be our aim to concentrate, in addition to biographical details, many important facts from the testimony of antiquarians; for scarcely a volume of the Archaeologia has appeared without some valuable communication on Caxton and his times... Continue reading book >>

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 286, December 8, 1827 By: Various

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 286, December 8, 1827 offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and literary landscape of the early 19th century. The collection of articles and essays covers a wide range of topics, from literature and art to politics and science, providing readers with a comprehensive view of the issues and trends of the time.

One of the standout features of this volume is the quality of the writing, which is both informative and engaging. The contributors have a knack for presenting complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner, making it easy for readers to understand and appreciate the content. Additionally, the diverse range of subjects covered in the volume ensures that there is something for everyone, whether you are interested in history, literature, or current events.

Overall, The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 286, December 8, 1827 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultural and intellectual life of the early 19th century. The quality of the writing, the breadth of topics covered, and the insights offered by the contributors make it a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating period in history.

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THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

VOL. 10, NO. 286.] SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1827. [PRICE 2d.

[Illustration: Caxton's House in the Almonry, Westminster.]

To expatiate on the advantages of printing, at this time of day, would be "wasteful and ridiculous excess." We content ourselves with the comparison of Dryden's

"Long trails of light descending down."

In a retrospective glance at our previous volumes (for can the phrenologists tell us of a head capacious enough to contain their exhaustless variety?) our readers will perceive that, from time to time, sundry "accounts" of the origin and progress of printing have been inserted in the MIRROR;[1] and though we are not vain enough to consider our sheet as the "refined gold, the lily, the violet, the ice, or the rainbow," of the poet's perfection, yet in specimens of the general economy of the art , the long extended patronage of the public gives us an early place.

With an outline of the life of CAXTON our readers must be already familiar; but we wish them to consider the above accurate representation of the FIRST ENGLISH PRINTER'S RESIDENCE as antecedent to a Memoir of Caxton , in which it will be our aim to concentrate, in addition to biographical details, many important facts from the testimony of antiquarians; for scarcely a volume of the Archaeologia has appeared without some valuable communication on Caxton and his times... Continue reading book >>

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