Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 337, November, 1843 By: Various
This collection of writings in Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and intellectual landscape of November 1843. The variety of topics covered, from literature and science to politics and society, showcases the range of interests and concerns of the time. The prose is eloquent and thought-provoking, with authors delving into complex and sometimes controversial subjects with nuance and depth. Readers will appreciate the diversity of perspectives and the lively debates that emerge from these pages. While some pieces may feel dated or esoteric to modern readers, there is much to be gained from immersing oneself in the intellectual discourse of the era. The magazine provides a window into the past, offering valuable insights into the beliefs, values, and ideas of 19th-century society. Overall, Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 337, November, 1843 is a rich and rewarding read for history buffs, literature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the intellectual currents of the Victorian era. Highly recommended for those looking to broaden their understanding of the past. First Page: BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE. No. CCCXXXVII. NOVEMBER, 1843. VOL. LIV. CONTENTS. ADVENTURES IN TEXAS. TRAVELS OF KERIM KHAN. THE BANKING HOUSE. THE WRONGS OF WOMEN. MARSTON; OR, THE MEMOIRS OF A STATESMAN. CEYLON COMMERCIAL POLICY. A SPECULATION ON THE SENSES. ON THE BEST MEANS OF ESTABLISHING A COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS. TWO DREAMS. THE GAME UP WITH REPEAL AGITATION. ADVENTURES IN TEXAS. NO. 1. A SCAMPER IN THE PRAIRIE OF JACINTO. Reader! Were you ever in a Texian prairie? Probably not. I have been; and this was how it happened. When a very young man, I found myself one fine morning possessor of a Texas land scrip that is to say, a certificate of the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company, in which it was stated, that in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars, duly paid and delivered by Mr Edward Rivers into the hands of the cashier of the aforesaid company, he, the said Edward Rivers, was become entitled to ten thousand acres of Texian land, to be selected by himself, or those he should appoint, under the sole condition of not infringing on the property or rights of the holders of previously given certificates. Ten thousand acres of the finest land in the world, and under a heaven compared to which, our Maryland sky, bright as it is, appears dull and foggy! It was a tempting bait; too good a one not to be caught at by many in those times of speculation; and accordingly, our free and enlightened citizens bought and sold their millions of Texian acres just as readily as they did their thousands of towns and villages in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, and their tens of thousands of shares in banks and railways... Continue reading book >>

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 337, November, 1843 By: Various

This collection of writings in Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and intellectual landscape of November 1843. The variety of topics covered, from literature and science to politics and society, showcases the range of interests and concerns of the time.

The prose is eloquent and thought-provoking, with authors delving into complex and sometimes controversial subjects with nuance and depth. Readers will appreciate the diversity of perspectives and the lively debates that emerge from these pages.

While some pieces may feel dated or esoteric to modern readers, there is much to be gained from immersing oneself in the intellectual discourse of the era. The magazine provides a window into the past, offering valuable insights into the beliefs, values, and ideas of 19th-century society.

Overall, Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 337, November, 1843 is a rich and rewarding read for history buffs, literature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the intellectual currents of the Victorian era. Highly recommended for those looking to broaden their understanding of the past.

First Page:

BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.

No. CCCXXXVII. NOVEMBER, 1843. VOL. LIV.

CONTENTS.

ADVENTURES IN TEXAS. TRAVELS OF KERIM KHAN. THE BANKING HOUSE. THE WRONGS OF WOMEN. MARSTON; OR, THE MEMOIRS OF A STATESMAN. CEYLON COMMERCIAL POLICY. A SPECULATION ON THE SENSES. ON THE BEST MEANS OF ESTABLISHING A COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS. TWO DREAMS. THE GAME UP WITH REPEAL AGITATION.

ADVENTURES IN TEXAS.

NO. 1.

A SCAMPER IN THE PRAIRIE OF JACINTO.

Reader! Were you ever in a Texian prairie? Probably not. I have been; and this was how it happened. When a very young man, I found myself one fine morning possessor of a Texas land scrip that is to say, a certificate of the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company, in which it was stated, that in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars, duly paid and delivered by Mr Edward Rivers into the hands of the cashier of the aforesaid company, he, the said Edward Rivers, was become entitled to ten thousand acres of Texian land, to be selected by himself, or those he should appoint, under the sole condition of not infringing on the property or rights of the holders of previously given certificates.

Ten thousand acres of the finest land in the world, and under a heaven compared to which, our Maryland sky, bright as it is, appears dull and foggy! It was a tempting bait; too good a one not to be caught at by many in those times of speculation; and accordingly, our free and enlightened citizens bought and sold their millions of Texian acres just as readily as they did their thousands of towns and villages in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, and their tens of thousands of shares in banks and railways... Continue reading book >>

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