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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 478, February 26, 1831   By:

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This literary collection offers a diverse range of content, from short stories and poems to historical accounts and cultural commentary. The pieces are engaging and thought-provoking, providing readers with a mix of entertainment and education. The writing is well-crafted and the topics covered are wide-ranging, making it a enjoyable read for those interested in literature and history. Overall, this volume is a worthwhile addition to any bookshelf for those seeking a blend of amusement and instruction.

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THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

VOL. XVII, NO. 478.] SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1831. [PRICE 2d.

AUTOGRAPHS OF EMINENT PERSONS.

[Illustration: AUTOGRAPHS OF EMINENT PERSONS.]

AUTOGRAPHS.

It is long since our pages were illustrated with such characteristic lineaments as those on the opposite page. The reader will, however, perceive that we have not entirely forgotten the quaint motto from Shenstone, in our earlier volumes

"I want to see Mrs. Jago's handwriting, that I may judge of her temper."

Still the annexed Autographs have not been drawn from our own portfolio: they come "frae North," being selected from an engraved Plate of forty three signatures, published with No. 28 of the Edinburgh Literary Journal , and prefixed to a pleasing chapter on "the connexion between character and handwriting" from which we select only a few anecdotical traits.

ANNE GRANT: "We have given Mrs. Grant of Laggan's present hand, in which may be discovered a little of the instability of advancing life; but there is a well rounded breadth and distinctness in the formation of the letters, which seems to carry along with it evidence of the clear and judicious mind of the talented authoress of 'Letters from the Mountains... Continue reading book >>


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