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The Birds of London (English Illustrated Magazine, 1892) London's sparrows, starlings, rooks, thrushes, pigeons and other birds - of which, apparently, only the sparrow is actually a full-time resident. How the Queen Travels (The Strand, 1896) A peek into Her Majesty's elegantly furnished saloon cars for travel throughout Britain by rail. Women's Clubs in London (Cassell's, 1897) "Though it is considerably more than a dozen years since the first of the clubs for gentlewomen was established, there are still many people who cherish the idea that such places are unfeminine and objectionably 'advanced.' A rough calculation shows that some eight to nine thousand women belong to the various London clubs... [proving] very conclusively that club-life has some real attraction and value for the nineteenth-century woman." Mud Baths (Pearson's, 1900) "Speaking generally, a mud or 'moor' bath is composed of peaty, boggy turf, which contains stimulating chemical properties, and which, after being carefully prepared, is mixed with the mineral waters of the locality where it is used." Paris Dressmaking and Dressmakers (Good Housekeeping, 1895) "The highest grade of dressmakers in Paris consider themselves artists, and quite justly, too, for the work turned out from their hands is often a dream, a poem in tone, color and form... The great establishments of Paris may be divided into two classes: those that keep models of dresses and wraps on constant exhibition, and those that do not." Our Storks (Girl's Own Paper, 1895) There is no author given for this account of a family's tame storks, but it reads much like an Eliza Brightwen tale. Tame Doves (Girl's Own Paper, 1895) "To show what thoughtful kindness will do in creating happy confidence, I should like to relate the history of my tame doves, Peace and Patience." This one definitely by Eliza Brightwen. Modern Etiquette: Traveling (Good Housekeeping, 1891) "A man... seems to become imbued with Jekyll-Hyde characteristics as soon as he enters a railroad car. There it is that he gives his undivided attention to looking out for No. 1." Fruit as Food: The Cherry and the Strawberry (Good Housekeeping, 1894) Delicious pies, puddings, shortcakes and more. Ferns and Flowers for the House in Summer (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1879) Ferns and palms have the advantage of growing where other plants fade and die, needing little care and adding much beauty to the home. The Home Life of the Eskimo (Good Housekeeping, 1889) Eskimo life in summer's sealskin tents and winter's igloos. The Morale of the Household (Good Housekeeping, 1889) "I have found that under the direction of a moderately good housekeeper, servants in all places adopt the tone of the household, and are careful or slovenly, amiable and courteous, or disagreeable and saucy in conformity with the conduct of the persons for whom they work." How the Other Half Lives: The Agricultural Labourer (English Illustrated Magazine, 1895) Agricultural labour was clearly not an easy life, but seems to have improved over the last 50 years, with hopes that things may get better yet in the years to come. About 'Buses (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1890) Today's "bus" comes from the British "omnibus," horse-drawn transports that were once known as "Shillibeers" for the name of their founder. Postage Stamp Designs (The Strand, 1898) "Postage stamp designs [pictures made from stamps] are becoming more popular every day. It takes a lot of stamps, a deal of time, and a maximum of patience." New Ribbon Work (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1893) "Ingenuity is now busy devising various ways in which skillful fingers can utilise the baby ribbons in the adornment of embroidery and fancy knick-knacks of all kinds." Six Cups of Coffee (Good Housekeeping, 1887) This series presents tips on preparing the perfect cup of coffee, from six different Victorian cookery experts. 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: Summer Drinks (Good Housekeeping, 1889)