Victorian Times Quarterly #17

Every issue of Victorian Times Quarterly is a treasure-trove of hand-picked, original Victoriana from British and American magazines of the 1800's. You'll find a wealth of ideas on decorating your home or table in the Victorian style, plus delicious recipes (perfect for hosting your own authentic Victorian tea!) and inspiring craft projects and patterns. Plus, enjoy whimsical stories and poetry, beautiful illustrations, pictorial features and rib-tickling cartoons. Taking you from the royal palace to the humble country cottage, every issue brings you a unique, first-hand look at Victorian life. Victorian Times Quarterly is your ticket to explore -- and enjoy -- the beautiful, elegant, and ever-changing Victorian world. In this issue: Victorian School-boys - Yachting in the Mediterranean - Aunt Mehitable's Letters from Washington - Healing Herbs - How to Plan a Successful Picnic - Tramps - Dangers and Benefits of the Bicycle - A Kitten's Tale - Books of Etiquette - Interview with a Former Slave - Animal Thieves - Puddings - London Rentals - A Cross-Country Trek to Pay an Election Bet - Pawnshops - Manners for Young Ladies - Children's Street Games - Rings Lost and Found - Poker-Work - A Zuni Pilgrimage - A Cat-Bird in the House - Heraldry - Ant Farming in the Alps - Covent Garden - River Steamers - Apple Recipes... plus household hints, recipes, poetry and more!