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Cabby Chronicles (Windsor Magazine, 1896) In 1625, four vehicles were placed for hire in London; by 1895, there were nearly 14,000 licensed drivers. "The introduction of the French cabriolet in 1820, and the invention of the hansom in 1884, have been the great epoch-making events in the evolution of the modern cab." Locomotion at the World's Fair (Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, 1893) Whether you'd rather travel by sled, balloon, sedan chair, or perhaps even camel, you'll find plenty of options for navigating the World's Fair. Skating Rinks and Rinkomania (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1876) This article provides an interesting look at the term "rink," as in "skating rink" - and introduces readers to the new, popular sport of roller-skating! Bent Iron Work (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1889) A look at what the amateur can do with iron and a pair of pliers. The Etiquette of Society (Cassell's Book of the Household, 1890) Tips on nearly every situation, including paying calls, sending (and receiving) invitations, hosting an afternoon tea, dressing for a picnic, and more. Imprisonment for Debt (Nineteenth Century, 1888) While the idea of being imprisoned because you can't pay your debts sounds horrific, this judge points out that there is a difference between "can't" and "won't" - but also argues that creditors have a responsibility to avoid deadbeat debtors. Our Summer Boarding (Godey's, 1866) A glimpse of life at a summer seaside boarding house. The Country Parlor (Good Housekeeping, 1886) "As you pause in the doorway the atmosphere chills even in midsummer, and the dim light through which you see the ghostly folds of the lace curtains makes you feel that you are entering a solemn place." Cooking: Store Sauces (Cassell's Household Guide, 1884) A host of recipes for sauces to keep on hand in your store-room or pantry, including tomato sauces, mushroom catchup, walnut catchup, oyster catchup, essence of anchovies, lemon pickle, vinegars, mustards and more. (Some of the catchup varieties make more sense when one realizes that cooking with tomatoes is still relatively new.) Dancing: The Cotillion (Cassell's Household Guide, 1884) The cotillion is a rather complicated dance sequence that involves a number of comical "figures" - and prizes! Birds of Passage (St. Nicholas, 1900) It wasn't only people who took advantage of the steamer to help them cross Lake Superior! The Bookworm (Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, 1893) In the 1890's, the bookworm was almost unknown in America; here's a look at some of its lore and literary nibblings. Puns and Punsters (Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, 1893) Dr. Johnson might have said that a person "who would make a pun would pick a pocket," but "their use has been known to all eras of literary history." ZigZags at the Zoo: Rodoporcine (The Strand, 1894A) This lovely, and lengthy, series looks at all the different types of creatures to be found at the London Zoo, with marvelous caricatures by H.A. Shepherd. Thoughts and Observations on Natural History (Girl's Own Paper, 1894) A delightful series that notes that "observation is the rarest of gifts," and goes on to record the author's observations of animals, birds, plants and even weather throughout the British year. Recipes: Tomatoes (Good Housekeeping, 1888)