The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 277, October 13, 1827

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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 277, October 13, 1827

by Various Authors

EN·~1 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

0:12
2

THE PALACE AT STOCKHOLM.

20:15
3

SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS.

11:43
4

RETROSPECTIVE GLEANINGS.

13:27
5

THE SELECTOR; AND LITERARY NOTICES OF NEW WORKS.

9:01
6

ARCANA OF SCIENCE, - OR REMARKABLE FACTS AND DISCOVERIES IN NATURAL HISTORY, METEOROLOGY, CHEMISTRY, MINERALOGY, GEOLOGY, BOTANY, ZOOLOGY, PRACTICAL MECHANICS, STATISTICS, AND THE USEFUL ARTS.

10:04
7

USEFUL DOMESTIC HINTS.

6:48
8

THE GATHERER.

5:42

Description

Step into a richly detailed Victorian travelogue that paints Stockholm’s shoreline and royal grandeur with the precision of a water‑color sketch. The narrator guides listeners through bustling harbors, the austere yet elegant palace perched on granite, and the city’s unique archipelago of seven islands, drawing vivid comparisons to London’s Somerset House and Venice’s winding canals. Alongside anecdotes from contemporary travelers, the prose captures the scent of Baltic breezes, the clang of masts, and the solemn silhouette of St. Catherine’s church rising above pine‑clad hills.

Midway, the focus shifts northward to the rugged charm of England’s Cross Fell, offering a striking contrast to Sweden’s refined courts. This segment blends geological curiosity with personal observation, inviting listeners to feel the wind over craggy ridges while pondering the shared spirit of exploration. The opening promises a captivating blend of cultural history, natural beauty, and the writer’s reflective eye—perfect for anyone who loves journeys that linger on both cityscape and countryside.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (74K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2005-05-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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