Lippincott's Magazine, Volume 11, No. 26, May, 1873   By: Various

Lippincott's Magazine, Volume 11, No. 26, May, 1873 offers a diverse selection of literary works that will captivate readers with its range of subjects and styles. The magazine features compelling fiction, thought-provoking essays, and insightful poetry that showcase the talents of a variety of writers.

One standout piece is a short story that transports readers to a different time and place, weaving together vivid descriptions and well-developed characters to create a truly immersive reading experience. Furthermore, the essays in this issue offer thought-provoking commentary on a wide range of topics, from social issues to the arts, giving readers plenty to ponder long after they have finished reading.

The poetry featured in this issue is another highlight, with each poem offering a unique perspective and evoking a range of emotions. Whether exploring themes of love, nature, or the human experience, the poets included in this issue demonstrate a mastery of language and a deep understanding of their craft.

Overall, Lippincott's Magazine, Volume 11, No. 26, May, 1873 is a compelling read that will appeal to a wide range of readers. Its diverse selection of literary works offers something for everyone, making it a must-read for anyone looking to be entertained, challenged, and inspired.

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Emerging from these gloomy caflons , and passing the Beni Mansour, the village of Thasaerth (where razors and guns are made), Arzou (full of blacksmiths), and some other towns, we enter the Beni Aidel, where numerous white villages, wreathed with ash trees, lie crouched like nests of eggs on the summits of the primary mountains, with the magnificent peaks of Atlas cut in sapphire upon the sky above them. At the back part of an amphitheatre of rocky summits, Hamet, the guide, points out a little city perched on a precipice, which is certainly the most remarkable site, outside of opera scenery, that we have ever seen. It is Kalaa, a town of three thousand inhabitants, divided into four quarters, which contrive, in that confined situation, to be perpetually disputing with each other, although a battle would disperse the whole of the tax payers over the edges. Although apparently inaccessible but by balloon, Kalaa may be approached in passing by Bogni... Continue reading book >>