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The Princess of Wales' Dogs (Girl's Own Paper, 1900) Meet Tufi, Foxey, Marvel, Blackie and more -- and visit the graves of dogs beloved by the royal family! Our American Sale, and How We Worked It (Girl's Own Paper, 1889) This novel type of bazaar (novel to Victorian England, at least) is what any American reader would recognize as a classic "rummage sale!" Deportment: Some Considerations on the Subject (Girl's Own Paper, 1891) An artist shares his notions about proper (and improper) posture in a lady. American Slang, Catch-Words and Abbreviations (Girl's Own Paper, 1894) No common language? Brits found American terms like "greased lightning," "tangle-leg" and "pan out" to be quite entertaining! Book-Plates (Girl's Own Paper, 1896) Some marvelous illustrations of bookplates in history bring this piece to life! A Village Shop (Leisure Hour, 1860) In many a pleasant village, this article tells us, "the grand business of shopping has all to be transacted under a single roof" -- whether you need a chemist, a hosier, a butcher, or a post office. Apples, and What to Do With Them (Girl's Own Paper, 1884) A host of mouthwatering apple recipes, including Compote, Apple Fritters, Apple Charlotte, Apple Gateau and Apple Custard. A Lady's Journey to Texas, Parts 3 & 4 (Girl's Own Paper, 1883) A look at some of the wildlife hazards of Texas, including the "alligator gar" (garfish), the water moccasin, the chicken snake, and the rattle-snake - along with a greedy snake who got himself stuck when stealing eggs! Plus tips on what to pack for such a journey - and our author's final return to England. Anchor: A Stag-Beetle Study (Girl's Own Paper, 1897) "A beetle is generally characterised as 'horrid,' and anyone liking such a creature is... considered eccentric," writes Eliza Brightwen - and then proceeds to delight us with her story of Anchor, her "pet" stag beetle. Why Personal Remarks Are to Be Avoided (Girl's Own Paper, 1889) Perhaps... perhaps not... this author argues that even pleasant remarks can wound! Flowers in History, Part 3 (Girl's Own Paper, 1889) This installment looks at hawthorne, heather, hemlock, holly and iris. Recipes for September (Girl's Own Paper, 1896) This selection offers a number of recipes for blackberries, including Blackberry Charlotte, Blackberry Jelly, Blackberry and Apple Tart, and Blackberry and Apple Jam. Motives [Motifs] from Japanese Embroideries, Part 3 (Girl's Own Paper, 1890) More beautiful embroidery patterns in the conclusion of this lovely series. Pleasant Work for Autumn (Girl's Own Paper, 1893) How to press leaves for attractive autumn decorations. Snippets from Godey's Lady's Book (Godey's, 1860) Amusing observations of women traveling on street cars, and some paper puns. The Sea-Side (Illustrated London Almanack, 1853) A walk by the shore - the British tourist's favorite in-country travel destination! Useful Domestic Hints and Receipts (Illustrated London Almanack, 1846) Recipes for Her Majesty's Pudding, Prince Albert's Pudding (apparently they didn't eat the same one!), Mulled Wine and more. Odds and Ends (Girl's Own Paper, 1895) A fascinating round-up of news, notes and trivia from around the Victorian world. Poetry The Married Man There's a Boy in the House The Month of September