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Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and society of the mid-19th century. The essays, stories, and poems contained within its pages cover a wide range of topics, from politics and literature to travel and adventure.

One of the standout pieces in this issue is an insightful essay on the state of the British Empire, written at a time when Britain's influence was at its peak. The author provides a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges facing the empire, shedding light on the complexities of colonial rule and the impact it had on both the colonizers and the colonized.

The magazine also features several short stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. One particular tale, set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, captures the rugged beauty of the landscape while exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. The author's vivid descriptions and engaging characters draw the reader in from the very first page.

Overall, Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 is a well-curated collection of literature that offers a unique window into the past. Readers with an interest in history, literature, and culture will find much to enjoy in this issue. Highly recommended for anyone looking to delve into the richness of 19th-century writing.

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BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.

NO. CCCLXX. AUGUST, 1846. VOL. LX.

CONTENTS.

THE ARMY, 129

MY COLLEGE FRIENDS. NO. IV. CHARLES RUSSELL, THE GENTLEMAN COMMONER. CHAPTER I., 145

THE ROMANTIC DRAMA, 161

THE MINSTREL'S CURSE. FROM UHLAND, 177

THE MINE, THE FOREST, AND THE CORDILLERA, 179

"MORIAMUR PRO REGE NOSTRO," 194

MESMERIC MOUNTEBANKS, 223

COOKERY AND CIVILISATION, 238

THE LATE AND THE PRESENT MINISTRY, 249

EDINBURGH: WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONS, 45, GEORGE STREET; AND 37, PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON. To whom all Communications (post paid) must be addressed. SOLD BY ALL THE BOOKSELLERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.

PRINTED BY BALLANTYNE AND HUGHES, EDINBURGH.

BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.

NO. CCCLXX. AUGUST, 1846. VOL. LX.

THE ARMY.[1]

When we glance back at the bright page of British military history, so thickly strewn with triumphs, so rarely checkered by a reverse, it seems paradoxical to assert that the English are not a military nation. Such, nevertheless, is the case. Our victories have been the result of no especial fitness for the profession of arms, but of dauntless spirit and cool stubborn courage, characterising the inhabitants of the narrow island that breeds very valiant children... Continue reading book >>


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