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The ancient topography of the southern bank of the Thames (or _Bankside_) between London and Blackfriars bridges is peculiarly interesting to the lover of dramatic lore, as well as to the inquirer into the sports and pastimes of our ancestors. It appears to have been the _Arca...
"The first few weeks of my employment passed pleasantly enough; my master was satisfied with me, and on Sunday evenings I was able occasionally to enjoy a walk. But my spirits s...
1. Chapter 1The ancient topography of the southern bank of the Thames (or _Bankside_) between London and Blackfriars bridges is peculiarly interesting to the lover of dramatic lore, as well...
2. Chapter 2We are happy to learn that the "British Artists" continue to flourish. Their association, we believe, originated in the inefficiency of similar Institutions. They started in a s...
4. Chapter 4_Wool-gathering_.--A very patriotic landlord, Squire Henry, of Straffan, county of Kildare, had hit on an expedient to benefit the wool-growers in general, and his numerous tena...