Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 1 By: Various
Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 1 is a collection of short stories that offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th century literature. The stories range from chilling ghost tales to gripping accounts of adventure and intrigue, all written in a style that is both elegant and engaging. The authors featured in this volume showcase a remarkable talent for storytelling, each bringing their own unique voice and perspective to the collection. Readers will find themselves drawn into the vividly imagined worlds created by these skilled writers, eager to discover what twists and turns await them in each new tale. Whether you are a fan of classic literature or simply enjoy a well-crafted story, Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 1 is sure to capture your imagination and keep you turning the pages until the very end. First Page: TALES FROM "BLACKWOOD" Contents of this Volume The Glenmutchkin Railway. By Professor Aytoun Vanderdecken's Message Home The Floating Beacon Colonna the Painter Napoleon. By J. G. Lockhart A Legend of Gibraltar. By Col. E. B. Hamley The Iron Shroud. By William Mudford WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONS EDINBURGH AND LONDON TALES FROM "BLACKWOOD." HOW WE GOT UP THE GLENMUTCHKIN RAILWAY AND HOW WE GOT OUT OF IT BY PROFESSOR AYTOUN. [ MAGA. OCTOBER 1845.] [The following Tale appeared in the Magazine for October 1845. It was intended by the writer as a sketch of some of the more striking features of the railway mania (then in full progress throughout Great Britain), as exhibited in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Although bearing the appearance of a burlesque, it was in truth an accurate delineation (as will be acknowledged by many a gentleman who had the misfortune to be "out in the Forty five"); and subsequent disclosures have shown that it was in no way exaggerated. Although the "Glenmutchkin line" was purely imaginary, and not intended by the writer to apply to any particular scheme then before the public, it was identified in Scotland with more than one reckless and impracticable project; and even the characters introduced were supposed to be typical of personages who had attained some notoriety in the throng of speculation... Continue reading book >>

Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 1 By: Various

Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 1 is a collection of short stories that offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th century literature. The stories range from chilling ghost tales to gripping accounts of adventure and intrigue, all written in a style that is both elegant and engaging. The authors featured in this volume showcase a remarkable talent for storytelling, each bringing their own unique voice and perspective to the collection. Readers will find themselves drawn into the vividly imagined worlds created by these skilled writers, eager to discover what twists and turns await them in each new tale. Whether you are a fan of classic literature or simply enjoy a well-crafted story, Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 1 is sure to capture your imagination and keep you turning the pages until the very end.

First Page:

TALES FROM "BLACKWOOD"

Contents of this Volume

The Glenmutchkin Railway. By Professor Aytoun

Vanderdecken's Message Home

The Floating Beacon

Colonna the Painter

Napoleon. By J. G. Lockhart

A Legend of Gibraltar. By Col. E. B. Hamley

The Iron Shroud. By William Mudford

WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONS EDINBURGH AND LONDON

TALES FROM "BLACKWOOD."

HOW WE GOT UP THE GLENMUTCHKIN RAILWAY AND HOW WE GOT OUT OF IT

BY PROFESSOR AYTOUN.

[ MAGA. OCTOBER 1845.]

[The following Tale appeared in the Magazine for October 1845. It was intended by the writer as a sketch of some of the more striking features of the railway mania (then in full progress throughout Great Britain), as exhibited in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Although bearing the appearance of a burlesque, it was in truth an accurate delineation (as will be acknowledged by many a gentleman who had the misfortune to be "out in the Forty five"); and subsequent disclosures have shown that it was in no way exaggerated.

Although the "Glenmutchkin line" was purely imaginary, and not intended by the writer to apply to any particular scheme then before the public, it was identified in Scotland with more than one reckless and impracticable project; and even the characters introduced were supposed to be typical of personages who had attained some notoriety in the throng of speculation... Continue reading book >>

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Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7	Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 1	Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 2
Tales from Blackwood, Volume 3	Tales from Blackwood, Volume 4	Tales from Blackwood Volume 5
Tales from Blackwood Volume 8	Tales from Blackwood Volume 9

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