The New Monthly Magazine and Humorist
Edited by W. Harrison Ainsworth
Volume 86 Being The Second Part For 1849
Published by Chapman and Hall: London 1849
Includes Multiple Australian Related Articles:
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Men And Things In The New World Of Australia
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Western Australia
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Hints To Emigrants To New South Wales
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The Emigrant In Western Australia
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The Swan River - Freemantle - Perth by J.W.F. Blundell
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The New Monthly Magazine and Humorist, Volume 86 (Second Part for 1849), edited by W. Harrison Ainsworth and published by Chapman and Hall, is a richly varied periodical combining literature, social commentary, travel writing, and humor. This volume reflects mid-Victorian tastes, featuring serialized fiction, essays on historical and contemporary topics, biographical sketches, poetry, and satirical pieces. As with other issues of the magazine, its tone moves fluidly between serious analysis and lighthearted entertainment, appealing to a broad readership. The contributors include both well-known and lesser-known voices, and the content offers a vivid snapshot of 19th-century cultural and intellectual life.
Of particular significance in this volume are the Australian-related articles, which provided British readers with contemporary insights into the expanding colonial world. These pieces often touched on subjects such as the growth of settlement, accounts of exploration, convict life, economic prospects, and the social dynamics of colonial society. In 1849, Australia was still a developing cluster of colonies, and such coverage played an important role in shaping public perceptions back in Britain — influencing migration decisions, investment interests, and imperial policy. These articles are now valuable historical sources, offering modern readers a window into how Australia was represented to an overseas audience during a period of rapid change, just before the transformative gold rush era began.
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General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Front cover detached. No inscriptions. Pages are clean and very well presented. All pages are present and the book is complete in 520 pages. An excellent copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 22cm x 14cm x 4cm - 520 Pages
