Outing; Vol. XIII.; October, 1888 to March, 1889 An Illustrated Monthly Magazine of Recreation.

A glossy, picture‑rich monthly from the late 1880s, this volume captures a moment when outdoor sport and leisure were becoming organized culture. The lead article celebrates Chicago’s burgeoning rowing scene, tracing the formation of the “Chicago Navy” and the spirited rivalry among clubs that aim to make the city the western hub of aquatic competition. Vivid descriptions of regattas on Lake Calumet and the historic Farragut Club give listeners a sense of the energy and community that animated the sport.

Interspersed throughout are travel sketches, nature notes, and short essays that reveal how Victorians enjoyed everything from woodland hikes to seaside outings. The magazine’s blend of lively prose and detailed engravings offers a colourful snapshot of an era when recreation was both a pastime and a statement of civic pride, inviting listeners to step back into a world of polished oars, daring adventurers, and the everyday pleasures of late‑century America.