Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 145 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 342, November 22, 1828 E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Allen Siddle, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 342,..." is a periodical publication from the late 1820s, specifically November 22, 1828. It serves as a collection of essays, illustrations, and literary pieces intended for both entertainment and instruction, reflecting the interests and literary culture of its time. The volume features various topics, including architecture critiques, poetry, and travel writing, showcasing a blend of amusement and intellectual engagement typical of early 19th-century literary magazines. In this issue, the magazine covers an array of content starting with a critical look at the architectural design of the newly constructed Council Office at Whitehall, highlighting both its aesthetic appeal and the criticisms regarding its grandeur. Other sections include a depiction of the luxurious garden of the Sultan in Constantinople, a discussion on needlework in church ornamentation, and an analysis of flora and its symbolic meanings. Additionally, a humorous tale unfolds about a modern alchemist, illustrating the eccentricity of characters from that era. Overall, the volume provides a rich tapestry of literature that reflects contemporary societal values, history, and the human experience through various forms of artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals AP Text The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: Architecture Category: Art 119072 2025-08-05T07:43:43.192954 text/html 97410 2024-10-28T18:40:53 text/html 316353 2025-08-05T07:43:51.238907 application/epub+zip 315291 2025-08-05T07:43:47.419942 application/epub+zip 100350 2025-08-05T07:43:45.727915 application/epub+zip 1355330 2025-08-05T07:43:53.526874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1347859 2025-08-05T07:43:49.800939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140073 2022-09-05T13:07:18.250944 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97024 2025-08-05T07:43:42.874974 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 76920 2024-10-28T18:40:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17225 2025-08-05T07:43:53.670907 application/rdf+xml 26175 2025-08-05T07:43:46.278929 image/jpeg 4755 2025-08-05T07:43:46.023914 image/jpeg 302039 2025-08-05T07:43:43.207015 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog