Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 By: Various
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 provides a fascinating look into the world of literature and science during the late 19th century. The collection of articles covers a wide range of topics, from poetry and short stories to scientific discoveries and historical essays. One of the standout features of this volume is the quality of the writing. The prose is elegant and engaging, drawing the reader in and holding their attention throughout. The authors exhibit a deep understanding of their subjects, presenting complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner. The diversity of content is also a strength of this volume. Readers will find something to enjoy no matter their interests, whether it be a poem that resonates with them on a personal level or a scientific article that expands their knowledge. Overall, Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 is a well-curated collection that showcases the best of literature and science from the time period. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the cultural landscape of the late 19th century. First Page: LIPPINCOTT'S MAGAZINE OF POPULAR LITERATURE AND SCIENCE. SEPTEMBER, 1880. EKONIAH SCRUB: AMONG FLORIDA LAKES [Illustration: THE FORD.] [Note: Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by J.B. LIPPINCOTT & Co., in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.] "And if you do get lost after that, it's no great matter," said the county clerk, folding up his map, "for then all you've got to do is to find William Townsend and inquire." He had been giving us the itinerary for our "cross country" journey, by way of the Lakes, to Ekoniah Scrub. How many of all the Florida tourists know where that is? I wonder. Or even what it is the strange amphibious land which goes on from year to year "developing" the solid ground into marshy "parrairas," the prairies into lakes, bright, sparkling sapphires which Nature is threading, one by one, year by year, upon her emerald chaplet of forest borderland? How many of them all have guessed that close at hand, hidden away amid the shadows of the scrub oaks, lies her laboratory, where any day they may steal in upon her at her work and catch a world a making? There are three individuals who know a little more about it now than they did a few weeks since three, or shall we not rather say four? For who shall say that Barney gained less from the excursion than the Artist, the Scribe and the Small Boy who were his fellow travellers? That Barney became a party to the expedition in the character, so to speak, of a lay brother, expected to perform the servile labor of the establishment while his superiors were worshipping at Nature's shrines, in nowise detracted from his improvement of the bright spring holiday... Continue reading book >>

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 By: Various

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 provides a fascinating look into the world of literature and science during the late 19th century. The collection of articles covers a wide range of topics, from poetry and short stories to scientific discoveries and historical essays.

One of the standout features of this volume is the quality of the writing. The prose is elegant and engaging, drawing the reader in and holding their attention throughout. The authors exhibit a deep understanding of their subjects, presenting complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner.

The diversity of content is also a strength of this volume. Readers will find something to enjoy no matter their interests, whether it be a poem that resonates with them on a personal level or a scientific article that expands their knowledge.

Overall, Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 is a well-curated collection that showcases the best of literature and science from the time period. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the cultural landscape of the late 19th century.

First Page:

LIPPINCOTT'S MAGAZINE

POPULAR LITERATURE AND SCIENCE.

SEPTEMBER, 1880.

EKONIAH SCRUB: AMONG FLORIDA LAKES

[Illustration: THE FORD.]

[Note: Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by J.B. LIPPINCOTT & Co., in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.]

"And if you do get lost after that, it's no great matter," said the county clerk, folding up his map, "for then all you've got to do is to find William Townsend and inquire."

He had been giving us the itinerary for our "cross country" journey, by way of the Lakes, to Ekoniah Scrub. How many of all the Florida tourists know where that is? I wonder. Or even what it is the strange amphibious land which goes on from year to year "developing" the solid ground into marshy "parrairas," the prairies into lakes, bright, sparkling sapphires which Nature is threading, one by one, year by year, upon her emerald chaplet of forest borderland? How many of them all have guessed that close at hand, hidden away amid the shadows of the scrub oaks, lies her laboratory, where any day they may steal in upon her at her work and catch a world a making?

There are three individuals who know a little more about it now than they did a few weeks since three, or shall we not rather say four? For who shall say that Barney gained less from the excursion than the Artist, the Scribe and the Small Boy who were his fellow travellers? That Barney became a party to the expedition in the character, so to speak, of a lay brother, expected to perform the servile labor of the establishment while his superiors were worshipping at Nature's shrines, in nowise detracted from his improvement of the bright spring holiday... Continue reading book >>

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