Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 188 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 348, December 27, 1828 E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Keith M. Eckrich, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 348,…" is a periodical publication edited by various contributors, likely from the early 19th century, during the Regency era in England. It serves as a collection of essays, illustrations, poetry, and historical accounts designed to entertain and educate its readers. The topics covered in this volume range from reflections on literature and society to historical anecdotes, seasonal celebrations, and cultural observations. In this edition, readers are treated to a variety of content, including an intriguing account of the historical significance of Barber's Barn in Hackney, anecdotes on the struggles of wealth, and poetic contributions addressing themes of sleep and idleness. Notable writings include a discussion of the past year, 1828, with contemplations on societal changes and the quick passage of time, as well as instructions for proper conduct during festive occasions like Christmas. The novelistic piece by Rev. G. Croly succinctly examines how sudden wealth changes family dynamics and societal perceptions, while the volume also features several items of correspondence that shed light on contemporary customs and practices. Overall, this anthology presents a rich tapestry of cultural expression reflective of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Popular literature -- Great Britain -- Periodicals AP Text The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Browsing: Literature 125783 2025-06-05T06:47:50.656784 text/html 124164 2020-12-25T20:54:23 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 371441 2025-06-05T06:47:59.209744 application/epub+zip 370934 2025-06-05T06:47:54.986760 application/epub+zip 116695 2025-06-05T06:47:53.132771 application/epub+zip 2376606 2025-06-05T06:48:01.831767 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2377842 2025-06-05T06:47:57.721723 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152140 2022-09-05T13:19:37.862843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98660 2023-10-05T09:23:47.869861 text/plain 15754 2025-06-05T06:48:01.971730 application/rdf+xml 25731 2025-06-05T06:47:53.710776 image/jpeg 4731 2025-06-05T06:47:53.424771 image/jpeg 369102 2025-06-05T06:47:50.679776 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