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Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847 is a fascinating collection of essays, stories, and poetry that provides a glimpse into the intellectual landscape of the 19th century. The diverse range of topics covered in this volume – from politics and history to literature and philosophy – demonstrates the breadth of knowledge and interests of the contributors.

One standout piece in this issue is the essay on the political situation in Europe, which offers insightful analysis and predictions about the future of the continent. The writing is both informative and engaging, drawing the reader in with its eloquence and wit.

In addition to the political commentary, there are also several short stories and poems that showcase the literary talent of the time. These pieces provide a welcome break from the heavier topics, offering moments of humor and emotion that resonate with readers even today.

Overall, Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the 19th century. The variety of content and the high quality of writing make it a joy to read, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this period in history.

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BLACKWOOD'S

EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.

No. CCCLXXX. JUNE, 1847. Vol. LXI.

NORTH AMERICA, SIBERIA, AND RUSSIA.[A]

The circumnavigation of the world is now a matter of ordinary occurrence to our bold mariners: and after a few years it will be a sort of summer excursion to our steamers. We shall have the requisitions of the Travellers' Club more stringent as the sphere of action grows wider; and no man will be eligible who has not paid a visit to Pekin, or sunned himself in Siam.

But a circuit of the globe on terra firma is, we believe, new. Sir George Simpson will have no competitor, that we have ever heard, to claim from him the honour of having first galloped right a head from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Pacific to the British Channel. One or two slight divergencies of some thousand miles down the smooth and sunny bosom of the Pacific, are to be reckoned as mere episodes: but Sir George soon recovers his course, plunges in through the regions of the polar star; defies time, trouble, and Tartary; marches in the track of tribes, of which all but the names have expired; follows the glories of conquerors, whose bones have mingled five hundred years ago with the dust of the desert; gives a flying glance on one side towards the Wall of China, and on the other towards the Arctic Circle; still presses on, till he reaches the confines of the frozen civilisation of the Russian empire; and sweeps along, among bowing governors and prostrate serfs, still but emerging from barbarism until he does homage to the pomp of the Russian court, and finally lands in the soil of freedom, funds, and the income tax... Continue reading book >>


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