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The Street Games of Children (The Strand, 1891) Tipcat, Bucks and Gobs, Hard Buttons, Poor Jenny, Bobby Bingo... these are just a few of the entertainments enjoyed by the children of Victorian London! Study of a Cat-Bird (Atlantic Monthly, 1883) Observations of a cat-bird that made itself at home in the author's house! An Aboriginal Pilgrimage (Century, 1882) A fascinating account of a Zuni pilgrimage from the Southwest to the Sea. Rings Lost and Found (Girl's Own Paper, 1899) Some remarkable tales of rings that have been lost and recovered years later, including the signet ring of Mary, Queen of Scots. The Science of Fools (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1885) A short history of heraldry, "the science of fools with long memories." The Vulgarity of Super-Refinement (Windsor, 1896) The title pretty much says it all! American River Steamers (Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper, 1860) A look at America's "floating palaces." Pyrography, or Poker Work (Girl's Own Paper, 1893) Poker work is similar to wood-burning, though it can be done on other surfaces as well. Pyrography Upon Glass: A New Art (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1893) Hot poker etching on glass. Apples as Food (Demorest, 1882) Apples for breakfast, apples for dinner... Apple Sauce, Apple Custard, Apple Pudding, Apple Snow, Apple Tart... these are just a few of the tantalizing offerings for apple-lovers! Concerning Covent Garden (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1877) A look at "busy, crowded, jostling, dirty Covent Garden," London's primary market-place for fruit, vegetables and flowers. A Strange Trade (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1889) This article gives new meaning to the term, "Ant Farm." (Or maybe "old meaning"?) Aunt Mehitable's Winter in Washington (Godey's, 1874) This wonderful ten-part series of "letters" written by "Aunt Mehitable" to her loved ones back in Virginia provide a wonderful look at Washington (DC) life and society in 1873. The Washington monument has not yet been built, and in one letter "Aunt Mehitable" urges women across the country to send $1 toward its completion. The series looks at the notable figures of the day, describes fashions and homes in detail, and paints a brilliant picture of life on Capitol Hill. Home Management, Month by Month (Girl's Own Paper, 1901) Household management tips for the month. Recipes for September (Girl's Own Paper, 1897) Recipes for the month. Poetry: Before and After