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Early Birds (The Strand, 1903) "It is curious to observe how early in life birds display the distinguishing traits of their kind; in the unfledged condition young nestlings are not particularly interesting, but when fairly dressed and leaving the nursery for good their manners and bearing strikingly foreshadow those of their parents." The Arks of Arktown (The Strand, 1899) "The Californian house-boat should be called an ark, and it should be modelled upon lines differing very materially from the 'broad, square-nosed sloop' of the Chinese house-boat, or the more graceful sampan of the Japanese, or the solid, substantial houseboat of the Thames, though possessing the best qualities of all of them." Old Hook and Crook (English Illustrated Magazine, 1887) A charming look at fishing and poaching. Fruit as Food: The Plum and the Blackberry (Good Housekeeping, 1894) Recipes for plum pudding and pies, plum roll cake, canned plums, pickled plums, preserves and jelly; blackberryade, blackberry cordial, blackberry cream, jam and jelly, pickled blackberries, blackberry puddings and more. Some Old Virginia Recipes (Good Housekeeping, 1894) Recipes for baked stuffed ham, bouillion, white soup, oyster patties, salmon croquettes, and a host of desserts, including ice cream, lemon ice, peach cream, pearl cake, and frozen pudding - plus an extra section with pickles and preserves. Life at a Swedish Farm (Girl's Own Paper, 1892) "Contented, rather than ambitious, the people cling tenaciously to the manners and habits of their ancestors; carrying their love for primitive customs so far that they seem to belong more to the 17th than to the 19th century." The Wealth of a Wood in July (Girl's Own Paper, 1893) "Let us all be 'eyes' for a brief ramble through this large, solitary wood on a July afternoon, and see what treasures it contains." Nearly Roasted Alive in the Great Chandelier of Drury Lane (The Strand, 1902) "A ring of flaring gas beneath his feet; a ring of flaring gas above his head; and between the two, a boy holding on to the framework of the great chandelier in the centre of the ceiling of Drury Lane Theatre!" A Woman on Horseback (Harper's, 1890) A lengthy but fascinating look at riding side-saddle - and understanding your horse. The American Girl Who Studies Abroad (Ladies' Home Journal, 1898) "Probably were these poor little jackdaws in peacock's feathers to be asked their own opinionon the subject, the world might hear something of the seamier side of a foreign school-girl's existence." Swedish Embroidery (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1892) A form of counted thread embroidery worked on linen or homespun; the long stitches can create some lovely geometric effects. Servants of the House: The Lady's Maid (Cassell's Household Guide, 1884) "The duties of a lady's-maid towards her mistress being of a purely personal nature, propriety of demeanour and a well-informed mind are requisite qualities." Manners and Customs of Polite Society (Good Housekeeping, 1891) "In no country of the world are there so many people asking what is the 'proper thing' to do, and so genuinely anxious to do it, as in the USA." A Tudor Selection (Good Words, 1902) Several short snippets on life in Tudor times, including wild fowl and game as food, dogs as pets, household expenses, perfumes, and bedroom furniture. The Colonial Dames Waltzes (Ladies' Home Journal, 1898) Waltz music by John Philip Souza. 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: Homely Fare for Homely Folk (Good Housekeeping, 1889)