Overview

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: A London Dog Cemetery - Summer in Garden & Countryside - Managing "Our Friends, the Servants" - The Lore of Precious Stones - Horseless Carriages - Moorland Wildlife - Delicious Recipes for Breads & Cakes - Canoeing on the Hudson - Boating on the Thames - Swedish Embroidery Stitches - Victorian Children - Peculiar Playing Cards of Ancient Times - Art Stencils for the Home - How to Become a Novelist - Autumn Preserves - Job Opportunities for the Victorian Woman - The Latest Military Gadgets - Will They Catch On? - Chafing Dish Cookery - Some Humorous Ideas for Inventions - Tips for Girls Going Into Society - Frank Stockton's Famous "The Lady or the Tiger?" ... plus more fiction, household hints, recipes, picture features, poetry and more!