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Old Travelers' Yarns (The Strand, 1897) From dragons and sea-serpents to the dreaded "anthropophagi," a look at what travelers of ancient days claimed to have seen in the wilds of the world. Somersetshire Superstitions (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1890) Notwithstanding advances in science and education, "In every town, in every village and hamlet--yes, in almost every family circle--a belief in the supernatural still has a place." A Burlesque Bull-Fight (The Strand, 1899) Queen Victoria required personal assurance that this Southend performance was, in fact, all innocent fun... An Earth-Girdler (The Strand, 1897) Promising to "travel round the world" on a bet was becoming commonplace, but this "earth-girdler" had a bit of a different "spin" on the process. A Talk on Tomatoes (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1894) Some unusual tomato recipes, including soup, curry, paste, and "tomato eggs." The Mystery of Precious Stones (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1896) Lore and legends surrounding gems and jewelry. Some Rather Odd Dishes (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1882) A look at some recipes of antiquity, including "drye stewe," cabaches, "goos in hochepot," pygges and pecokkes, and more... (Do not try this at home...) Notes by an Artist Naturalist (Girl's Own Paper, 1892-94) Beautifully illustrated monthly series by artist Fred Miller on the flora, fauna and lore of the season. Cycle, Bicyle or Racycle Riders (Toilettes, 1896) This is actually a full-page advertisement - but it's packed with tips and "rules of the road" for cyclists. Drawn Canvas Work (Girl's Own Paper, 1896) A beautiful approach to embroidery. Curious Facts About Red (Demorest, 1880) An interesting roundup of facts and folklore about the color red. How to Become a Freeman of the City of London (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1876) On the ancient rights and privileges involved in being an actual "citizen of London." A Page of Puddings (The Girl's Own Paper, 1896) Picture Feature: "Masquerade Costumes Representing the Twelve Months of the Year" (Toilettes, 1898) Fiction: "The Truth About Pyecraft," by H.G. Wells (The Strand, 1903) Poetry The Tender Heart Grimalkin