Tag: 19th century
The Story of King Frost: A Russian Fairy Tale
By Andrew Lang, Annotated and illustrated by Amos-Cola Staff. Continue reading The Story of King Frost: A Russian Fairy Tale
The Blessing of the Waters
By J.T. Bent Continue reading The Blessing of the Waters
Christmas Games: Snapdragon
By Robert Chambers Continue reading Christmas Games: Snapdragon
Notes on an Ancient Gothic Crown
By Robert Chambers Continue reading Notes on an Ancient Gothic Crown
A Christmas Supper in the Marais
By Alphonse Daudet. Edited and translated by Antoinette Ogden. Continue reading A Christmas Supper in the Marais
A backlash against ‘mixed’ foods led to the demise of a classic American dish
By Helen Zoe Veit, Michigan State University Continue reading A backlash against ‘mixed’ foods led to the demise of a classic American dish
The creepy clown emerged from the crass and bawdy circuses of the 19th century
The Fall of 1845
By Bathsheba W. Smith, with annotations, links, and notes. Continue reading The Fall of 1845
The Legend of the Seven Sleepers
By Robert Chambers with extensive footnotes, links, additions, and images. Continue reading The Legend of the Seven Sleepers