1867 Good Words For 1862 by Norman Macleod Antique British History Book

Good Words For 1862

Edited by Norman Macleod - One Of Her Majesty's Chaplains For Scotland

Illustrated by JE Millais, Holman Hunt, John Tenniel, Charles Keene, Frederick Walker, JD Watson and others

Published by Alexander Strahan & Co: London 1867

"Good Words for 1862, edited by the Reverend Norman Macleod, one of Her Majesty's Chaplains for Scotland, is a richly illustrated Victorian periodical combining faith, literature, and art. Published by Alexander Strahan & Co. in London in 1867, this bound annual edition gathers together all issues from 1862, offering readers a blend of moral essays, poetry, fiction, travel writing, and theological reflection. The magazine's mission — to bring "good words" into every home — is expressed through uplifting Christian commentary and engaging cultural discourse. Its distinguished roster of contributors and subjects reflects the intellectual and spiritual climate of mid-nineteenth-century Britain, where religion and art often walked hand in hand. The volume is notable for its superb engravings by leading artists of the period, including J. E. Millais, Holman Hunt, John Tenniel, Charles Keene, Frederick Walker, and J. D. Watson. Their illustrations elevate the text, making Good Words one of the most visually and intellectually refined religious magazines of its era. Beyond its devotional purpose, the publication captures the aesthetic ideals and social concerns of Victorian readers, blending piety with artistic excellence. This 1862 volume will appeal to collectors of illustrated periodicals, scholars of Victorian art and theology, and admirers of Pre-Raphaelite-influenced book illustration."