The Aldine, Vol. 5, No. 1., January, 1872 A Typographic Art Journal

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The Aldine, Vol. 5, No. 1., January, 1872 A Typographic Art Journal

by Various Authors

EN·~3 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
1

A VENETIAN FESTIVAL.—C. HULK.

0:01
2

THE ALDINE, - A - TYPOGRAPHIC ART JOURNAL

25:51
3

ILLUSTRATIONS

5:33
4

The Aldine

0:04
5

THE ALDINE. - JAMES SUTTON & CO., Publishers - 23 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

0:08
6

AT NEWPORT.

1:03
7

MILLERISM.

7:27
8

THE REAL ROMANCE.

4:37
9

A FROSTY DAY.

1:10
10

COMING OUT OF SCHOOL.

6:06

Description

A lively snapshot of 1870s cultural life, this volume opens with a vivid account of a Venetian festival, setting the tone for a collection that weaves together travel sketches, lyrical poems, and short essays on art, nature, and everyday curiosities. Readers will drift from Alpine sunrise verses to intimate observations of American wildlife, enjoy witty commentaries on architecture and typographic design, and linger over heartfelt reflections on friendship and loss. The pieces are presented with the decorative flair of a true art journal, letting the page itself become part of the experience.

Beyond the festival, the journal offers a mosaic of contributions—from brief scientific musings on mosses and gemstones to charming anecdotes about children, hunters, and city life. Each entry is concise yet evocative, inviting listeners to imagine the bustling New York offices that printed them and the broader world they describe. The mix of poetry, reportage, and scholarly notes creates a rich auditory tapestry that captures the curiosity and optimism of an era on the brink of modernity.

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Full title

The Aldine, Vol. 5, No. 1., January, 1872 A Typographic Art Journal A Typographic Art Journal

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (173K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sandra Brown and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2005-02-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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