Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 240 Various Verschillende Various, Various The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 572, October 20, 1832 E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Gregory Margo, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 20, No. 572,..." is a periodical publication, often regarded as a magazine, that was circulated in the early 19th century, specifically in the early 1830s. This book provides a blend of various articles, illustrations, and anecdotes aimed at educating and entertaining its readers, reflecting the literary and cultural tastes of its time during the Regency period in England. The content of this volume encompasses a wide range of topics, including historical anecdotes and accounts, biographical sketches, and literary critiques. It features pieces on notable figures such as Dr. Samuel Johnson and insights into ancient customs and practices, such as Roman travel by torchlight. The volume also engages with moral themes, offering reflections on virtues like continence and justice while occasionally showcasing witty observations about societal norms. Illustrative anecdotes and some lighter commentary on subjects like marriage customs, the character of the gipsy community, and even the evolution of the umbrella as a common item further enrich the narrative, making it a diverse and engaging read for those interested in the historical and cultural facets of 19th-century life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.0 (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: British Literature Category: Journals 118791 2025-08-05T12:41:21.670556 text/html 95348 2024-10-28T18:56:38 text/html 368548 2025-08-05T12:41:31.789483 application/epub+zip 366376 2025-08-05T12:41:26.808499 application/epub+zip 117059 2025-08-05T12:41:23.926523 application/epub+zip 2003450 2025-08-05T12:41:34.287476 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1994598 2025-08-05T12:41:29.252502 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 135737 2022-09-06T17:30:27.765892 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106325 2025-08-05T12:41:21.312494 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 86254 2024-10-28T18:56:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16098 2025-08-05T12:41:34.412452 application/rdf+xml 25591 2025-08-05T12:41:24.438499 image/jpeg 4644 2025-08-05T12:41:24.183493 image/jpeg 389326 2025-08-05T12:41:21.691517 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