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The Picket’s Off Duty Forever

A soldier lies dead under a full moon at the edge of a forest, with the river Potomac in the background, presumably the Potomac River in America. It appears to be a scene from the American Civil War, and precedes a discussion of [...] [more...]

The Maid of the Mill

An idyllic village scene with a church tower (complete with church clock) in the background and a water-mill with its water-wheel in the foregroud. In the centre is what looks like a [...] [more...]

Edward Bulwer, (Lord Lytton.)

“Edwars, Bulwer, Lord Lytton, who wrote these dainty lines, was an historian and a poet, although preeminent as a novelist; being author of about twenty romances. He wrote a few plays, among which is “Lady of Lyons,” one of the favorites of the stage. He was born in May, [...] [more...]

Mark Lemon

Mark Lemon was the founder and editor of Punch, a long-running English magazine. He also wrote the song, “Oh Would I Were a Boy Again” which is printed in the book. [more...]

Crusaders attacking a castle

Crusaders (Mediaeval [US. Medieval] soldiers) attack a castle. One of them has just been struck by an arrow. The man behind him wears a crown, and his hauberk bears the three lions of England. To their left another soldier, wearing a helmet and chain mail, draws a bow, preparing to shoot an arrow. In [...] [more...]