3530 results for 'Gates, Victoria'

This collection of letters offers a unique insight into life in late Victorian Weardale. Written by Francis Vickers to his cousins who had emigrated to Canada, these letters provide a fascinating...

This comprehensive guide to Victorian Literature and Culture provides an ideal introduction to literature and its context from 1837-1900. Covering the historical, cultural, and intellectual...

Victorian Demons explores the complex and often contradictory nature of masculinity in late 19th-century Britain. By examining how dominant models of masculinity were demonized in various literary,...

Victorian Hymns: English Sacred Songs from Fifty Years This collection of sacred songs has been identified as culturally significant and is part of the shared knowledge base of human civilization. As...

Victorian Gothic Literary and Cultural Manifestations in the Nineteenth Century by J. Wolfreys and R. Robbins explores how the Gothic genre influenced Victorian literature and culture. This study...

Becoming Imperial Citizens: Indians in the Late-Victorian Empire by Sukanya Banerjee explores how Indians conceptualized citizenship within the British Empire from the late 19th century to the early...

Standardized testing in the British Isles began to take shape in the 1850s. By the end of the century, more than two million people had written mass exams, particularly in science, technology, and...

Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture by Kenneth L. Ames explores the intricacies of Victorian America through its most distinctive creations. This collection of essays delves...

The Loch of the Dead is a hugely entertaining Victorian mystery that will keep you turning the pages. In 1889, Inspectors Frey and McGray are tasked with protecting a young heir from a sinister death...

The tumultuous romance that threatened to tear apart a distinguished group of friends. In 1893, Harry Cust, a Member of Parliament, caused public scandal by his affair with artist and poet Nina Welby...

Ellen Palmer's diary is a unique and fascinating account of life in Victorian London. Written by 17-year-old Ellen at the start of her first London season, it provides a rare glimpse into the world...

A collection of rare 19th-century Christmas ghost stories from U.S. newspapers and magazines reveals a forgotten tradition in America during the holiday season. These tales, featuring legends from...

Why Victorian Literature Still Matters offers a passionate defence of the enduring impact and importance of Victorian literature for readers interested in the relationship between literature and...

Sandringham Rose by Mary Mackie is a heart-wrenching family saga set in Victorian Norfolk. When Rose Hamilton's mother dies in childbirth, her father abandons her, leaving her to care for their farm,...

The Cambridge Companion to the Victorian Novel by Deirdre David provides an in-depth exploration of the British novel during its most influential period. This updated second edition reflects the...

Nineteenth-century Britain was at the forefront of modern vegetarianism in the West. From its humble beginnings with the Vegetarian Society's foundation in 1847, thousands of people adopted a...

The Man in the Shadows by Alys Clare is a gripping Victorian mystery that delves into the darker side of London's upper classes. In 1881, private investigators Lily Raynor and Felix Wilbraham are...

Laughter in the Home: A Collection of Victorian Poetry. Chaos is an inevitable part of family life, and it's this very chaos that inspires some truly wonderful poetry. This collection brings together...

Reading Victorian Poetry offers a close reading of poems from the Victorian era, carefully selected to reflect the breadth and diversity of nineteenth-century poetry. Richard Cronin's analysis...

A Room of His Own: A Literary-Cultural Study of Victorian Clubland by Barbara Black. In 19th-century London, gentlemen's clubs were a powerful institution, known as "clubland". These single-sex...

Small Light in the Far West: Victorian Photographers in Bristol by James Belsey is a rare and fascinating study of photography in 19th-century Bristol. First published in 2001, this book explores the...

Realizing Capital: Financial and Psychic Economies in Victorian Form by Anna Kornbluh explores the psychological framing of economics during the 19th century. In this study, Kornbluh examines the...

Victorians provides a unique opportunity for children to explore life in Victorian England. This engaging resource supports students as they write a school report, create a biography, or produce a...

Violent Victorians: Popular entertainment in nineteenth-century London by Rosalind Crone explores how ordinary Londoners sought thrills and excitement through gruesome and bloody amusements. From...

The Last Days of Thunder Child Victorian Britain in Chaos! In this gripping pastiche story, the events of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS are reimagined from the perspective of two distinct characters:...

The Cultural Politics of Victorian Anglo-Catholicism by John Shelton Reed provides a compelling account of how the Anglo-Catholic movement in the Church of England overcame opposition to establish...

Bristol's Pauper Children: Victorian Education and Emigration to Canada by Shirley Hodgson This book explores the lives of children from Bristol who were sent to Canada as part of a Victorian-era...

Ancient Swordplay: The Revival of Elizabethan Fencing in Victorian London explores the unique revival of swordsmanship in late 19th-century England. Captain Alfred Hutton and Egerton Castle, two...

The Real World of Victorian Steampunk: Steam Planes and Radiophones Discover the fascinating world of steampunk, where science fiction meets historical fact. This book explores the real inventions...

The Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 8: Stories is a collection of engaging stories designed to support language comprehension and decoding skills. Written by Roderick Hunt, these stories provide a rich...

The Cambridge Companion to the Victorian Novel provides an in-depth exploration of the key writers and themes of the Victorian era. This collection of essays examines the work of notable authors such...

Racism on the Victorian Stage: Representation of Slavery and the Black Character explores how attitudes towards skin colour evolved in English culture between 1830 and 1860. Through a detailed...

The Golden Age of Pantomime Slapstick, Spectacle and Subversion in Victorian England by Jeffrey Richards. In the 19th century, pantomime was a staple of British entertainment, enjoyed by people from...

Blackmail, Sex and Lies: A True Crime Victorian Murder Mystery by Kathryn McMaster In 19th-century Scotland, a young woman's actions sparked outrage and scandal. Madeleine Hamilton Smith, from an...

Lily Raynor's latest case seems like an answer to her prayers - a trip to a girls' boarding school in the Fens. Disguised as the new Assistant Matron, she joins the staff of Shardlowes School, hoping...

Fashion and Narrative in Victorian Popular Literature Double ThreadsDr. Madeleine Seys explores Victorian culture through the lens of fashion in this new book, which sits at the intersection of...

The Victorian illustrated book was a vibrant genre that flourished during the 19th century. This book offers a new framework for understanding its evolution, tracing it back to the creative vision of...

Victoria Keats' life is turned upside down when her father throws her out onto the streets. With no one to turn to, she faces an uncertain future. However, two men, complete strangers who offer her...

Victoria Woodhull's journey from poverty to Wall Street Queen and Presidential candidate is a story of revolution and transformation. In 1869, she faces a choice that will change her life forever:...

Nathan Oliver, younger son of an earl, has built a quiet life as a country doctor. Years ago, he left London after a spy mission went awry, seeking a simpler existence. When Lady Victoria Wexhall...

The late Victorian Gothic tale was a heady brew of Decadence, The Yellow Book, and scandalous Oscar Wilde. This era saw the revival of the Gothic genre, with stories that explored the undead, evil...

Discover the roots of Victorian mysticism and its enduring influence on modern culture. This book explores the history of spiritual practices such as automatic writing, cartomancy, and clairvoyance,...

December 1888 marks a fragile calm in London as Christmas approaches. A mysterious illness sweeps through Katherine Kramer after she cuts herself on a strange book at a dinner party, leaving her...

Stranded at a house party, Harriet Rowsley's worst fears are confirmed when she is ignored by the aristocratic guests. But when a murder takes place, and the only suspect is an eleven-year-old maid,...

A Victorian Guide to Sex by Fern Riddell is a fascinating exploration of sexual desire and practices during the 19th century. Drawing from a range of sources, including original advertisements,...

Death on Ireland's Eye: A Victorian Murder Trial that Scandalised a Nation By Dean Ruxton Gill Books, 2022, 236 pages, paperback In September 1852, the picturesque island of Ireland's Eye was left...

Victorians and Numbers: Statistics and Society in Nineteenth Century Britain by Lawrence Goldman. The 19th century was marked by a fascination with statistics, which had far-reaching impacts on...

Discoveries that promised to change the world forever. In this fascinating follow-up to Great Victorian Inventions, Caroline Rochford explores the wondrous experiments and extraordinary theories of...

Nether World: A Fresh Look at Victorian London's Police Courts Drew D. Gray offers a unique perspective on urban life in 19th-century London, delving into the records of its police courts to reveal...

A Short Biography of an Irish Soldier by James McCarraher is a concise account of Colour Sergeant Joseph McCarraher's experiences as a young soldier in the British army. At just 13 years old, he...

A comprehensive study of the development of mechanical and metal cased pencils in the 19th century is presented in this book. Over 700 photographs illustrate the extraordinary variety of propelling...

The Oxford Handbook of Victorian Poetry provides a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant and varied forms of poetry during the Victorian era. The volume is divided into four main sections, each...

Gail Turley Houston explores the intersection of Victorian Gothic fiction and economic thought in this stimulating interdisciplinary study. From the panoramic novels of Dickens to the horror of...

Changing Hands: Industry, Evolution and the Reconfiguration of the Victorian BodyPeter Capuano's study of Victorian literature and culture explores how the human body was imagined in response to...

Cheryl McEwan's Gender, Geography and Empire: Victorian Women Travellers in Africa explores the contributions of 19th-century British women to geographical thought, focusing on their experiences as...

Eminent Victorians on American Democracy: The View from Albion explores how British thinkers of the 19th century viewed the United States and its government. This collection of writings examines the...

The Victorian Ghost Story and Theology From Le Fanu to James by Zoe Lehmann Imfeld explores the connection between theology and the literary ghost story. Traditionally, these stories have been seen...

Victoria Knowles-Lacks shares her personal story and expertise in this three-part guide to help small business owners overcome burnout and achieve balance. The first part of the book delves into...

Victoria Keats' life takes a dramatic turn when her father throws her out onto the streets. With no one to turn to, she must rely on her wits and courage to survive. Two strangers enter her life,...

The story behind one of Victorian wallpaper's most infamous ingredients is revealed in Bitten by Witch Fever. In 1814, Wilhelm Sattler created an arsenic and verdigris compound pigment that became a...

Pablo Fanque and the Victorian Circus A Romance of Real Life by Gareth H. H. Davies is a fascinating biography that explores the life of William Darby, the first black circus proprietor in Britain...

The Victorian Gothic: A Comprehensive Exploration This multi-disciplinary scholarly work provides an in-depth examination of the Victorian Gothic, covering a range of diverse contexts including...

The Origins of Britain's Secret Service: A Victorian Intelligence Story The establishment of Britain's Secret Service is often shrouded in mystery. However, its origins lie in the British Army,...

William Burges's Great Bookcase & the Victorian Colour Revolution by Charlotte Ribeyrol and Tea Ghigo is a fascinating study of an extraordinary object. In 1860s Britain, the architect William Burges...

Jersey Place Names Volume I: The Dictionary is a comprehensive study of the island's place names, spanning many centuries. Compiled by Charles Stevens, Jean Arthur, and Joan Stevens after thirty...

The Empire Inside: Indian Commodities in Victorian Domestic Novels explores how Indian imports became integral to middle-class English life during the early 19th century. Through a close analysis of...

Foreign Tongues: A New Perspective on Language and History in Victorian Ireland Phyllis Gaffney sheds light on the complex relationship between language and history in 19th-century Ireland, exploring...

Embodied Victorian Literature and the Senses explores how British writers in the Victorian period understood the human body as the key to understanding what it means to be human. By examining...

Darwin's Falling Sparrow: A Story of Suffering and Evolutionary Insight In the 19th century, high child mortality rates made sense of suffering in ways that were both profound and unsettling. As...

A Victorian Housebuilder's Guide: Woodward's National Architect of 1869 is a comprehensive resource for those interested in the architecture of the Victorian era. This publication, originally from...

Dickens's Idiomatic Imagination offers a fresh analysis of how Charles Dickens used language to express his most sophisticated ideas. By combining digital and analogue reading methodologies, Peter J...

Hardcover: 219 pages (4th Apr 2018) By Daniel Wright JHU Press The Victorian novel often prioritises the marriage plot, representing love and desire as formative social experiences. However, how do...

The story of the White Nile's source is one of human endeavour and tragic consequence. Between 1856 and 1876, seven British explorers embarked on a perilous quest to discover the river's origins...

The Victorian House offers a unique perspective on domestic life during the 19th century. Through a collection of letters, diaries, and other primary sources, Judith Flanders reconstructs the daily...

The Battered Body Beneath the Flagstones, and Other Victorian Scandals by Michelle Morgan is a gripping exploration of the darker side of Victorian England. This book delves into high-profile crimes...

The Victorian Art of Fiction presents important statements on the form and function of fiction from the 19th century. This anthology explores questions of genre, authorship, and morality in relation...

Working-Class Women Poets in Victorian Britain brings to light the often-overlooked contributions of women from working-class backgrounds during the 19th century. Florence Boos' extensive research...

Lily Raynor's World's End Investigation Bureau is facing an uncertain future. With work drying up and finances tight, she sees an opportunity to take on a new case that could be just what she needs...

Thirteen rare tales by James Skipp Borlase have been collected and republished for the first time. A prolific Victorian Christmas ghost story author, Borlase's works were published in obscure British...

An Historical Map of Beverley: Medieval, Georgian and Victorian town provides a detailed visual record of the town's development over three distinct periods.Comprising maps from medieval times, the...

Ungovernable: A Hilarious and Unsettling Guide to Victorian Child-Rearing Feminist historian Therese Oneill offers a unique perspective on the unconventional parenting practices of the Victorians...

Freedom Burning explores the complex and often contradictory nature of Britain's anti-slavery movement in Victorian Britain. From 1834, when slavery was abolished throughout most of its empire, to...

The Romantic Stages: A Revolution in Victorian Stage Design In the second half of the 19th century, stage design underwent a significant transformation. What was once thought to be an end to the...

Charles Dickens and the Mid-Victorian Press, 1850-1870 by Hazel Mackenzie and Ben Winyard is an in-depth exploration of the influential periodical literature of the 19th century. Through essays from...

Hardcover: 496 pages, published in 2017. Explore the darker side of Victorian literature with this collection of ghost stories from renowned authors. Spanning abandoned mansions, desolate landscapes,...

The Language of Flowers: A History explores the fascinating phenomenon of ascribing sentimental meaning to floral imagery from its origins in Napoleonic France. This book delves into the...

This study examines literary celebrity in Britain from 1850 to 1914, exploring how cultural materials shaped national identity and redefined conventional gender roles. Through lively analysis of rare...

Victorian Afterlife: Postmodern Culture Rewrites the Nineteenth Century by John Kucich explores how contemporary culture engages with the Victorian era. From celebrated films to best-selling novels,...

The Lives of Machines: A Victorian Perspective on Human Nature Tamara S. Ketabgian explores how Victorian techno culture shaped our modern understanding of human emotion, revealing that the nonhuman...

Joseph Dalton Hooker was a pivotal figure in Victorian science. This biography offers a unique insight into the everyday activities of 19th-century naturalists and the changing world of science...

Experience the traditional tastes and fragrances of an American Christmas with this collection of recipes from the 19th century.From Oyster Soup and Parsley Sauce to Currant Jelly and Yule Dollies,...

Julia Margaret Cameron's photographs offer a unique window into the cultural and artistic circles of Victorian Britain. Born in Calcutta in 1815, Cameron was exposed to the complexities of...

The Year that Shaped the Victorian Age by Michael Wheeler In 1845, a pivotal year in the decade of revolution and change, the course of Victorian England was forever altered. This was a time of...

This candid account offers a unique glimpse into Victorian life and psychosexual development. Based on the journal kept by Henry Ashbee, a collector and writer of erotica, this work provides an...

London, 1864. A woman wrongly imprisoned sparks a chain of events that will change Dr Felix Cowdrey's life forever. Working in a London free hospital, Felix is frustrated by the limitations of his...

The Outward Mind: Aesthetic Science in Victorian Literature and Thought Benjamin Morgan explores the fascinating intersection of aesthetics and science during the Victorian era. By examining the work...

The Novelty of Newspapers: Victorian Fiction After the Invention of the News By Matthew Rubery In 19th-century Britain, newspapers became a ubiquitous part of daily life, drawing in millions of...

Set in a steampunk Victorian world, this erotic collection of 14 stories follows the adventures and misadventures of inventors, domestics, explorers, and aristocrats as they navigate their desires in...

The Victorian Origins of Modern Disciplinarity This book explores how Victorians defined and formed disciplines in various fields, including art, literature, history, social sciences, and natural...