Slip Into Something Victorian
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| Blog Name: | Slip Into Something Victorian |
| Url: | http://slipintosomethingvictorian.wordpress.com/ |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | victorian, writing, 19th century |
| Description: | This is a blog created by 12 writers who write books about the Victorian era. We're generally blogging about the information we uncover as we research the era. Nothing is out of the realm of our posting, from Victorian England, to Victorian Canada, to Victorian America. We love the Old West, The Civil War, the Gilded age. We love the literature, the etiquette and the social upheaval of the era. Come join us! |
| Popularity: | 21 Followers |
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A MATTER OF CONVE...
A MATTER OF CONVENIENCE I’m sharing a couple of my photos and stories of the life in Placerville, California in the gold rush era that began around 1849 and, in some circumstances, is still alive now. These two buildings have quite an interesting history as one gave immediate gratification in the form of a drink and [...]
A MATTER OF CONVENIENCE I’m sharing a couple of my photos and stories of the life in Placerville, California in the gold rush era that began around 1849 and, in some circumstances, is still alive now. These two buildings have quite an interesting history as one gave immediate gratification in the form of a drink and [...]
Victorian Slang of the Week
Ace–the best one, or a thing held in high esteem. First used 1840, in The ‘Spirit of the Times’. Contrary to what one might think, however, this word does not appear to be in widespread use, at least in written word, until the 20th century. That doesn’t mean that it wasn’t used in spoken word, [...]
Ace–the best one, or a thing held in high esteem. First used 1840, in The ‘Spirit of the Times’. Contrary to what one might think, however, this word does not appear to be in widespread use, at least in written word, until the 20th century. That doesn’t mean that it wasn’t used in spoken word, [...]
Victorian slang of the week
Several years back my husband found me a book called the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang, Volume 1, letters A-G, by J.E. Lighter. It’s huge, full of all sorts of wonderful words, and is one of my most prized of all my research books. I’ve been asked by a few people how I [...]
Several years back my husband found me a book called the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang, Volume 1, letters A-G, by J.E. Lighter. It’s huge, full of all sorts of wonderful words, and is one of my most prized of all my research books. I’ve been asked by a few people how I [...]
New excerpt from Angel of My Dreams
It’s my turn to post here again and I’ve already done my history post for this month, so I thought I’d share a new excerpt from my novella-length story in the anthology Northern Roses and Southern Belles. And read the newest review! A 4.5 book rating from Long and Short Reviews! When Civil War reenactor, Kyle [...]
It’s my turn to post here again and I’ve already done my history post for this month, so I thought I’d share a new excerpt from my novella-length story in the anthology Northern Roses and Southern Belles. And read the newest review! A 4.5 book rating from Long and Short Reviews! When Civil War reenactor, Kyle [...]
Sarah Emma Edmonds
Sarah Emma Edmonds was born in New Brunswick, Canada in 1841. She grew up on a farm, so along with her sisters, she participated alongside her one brother to perform the hard physical work of farming. She tended to the animals, chopped wood, milked cows, planted and harvested. She also learned to ride horses, hunted [...]
Sarah Emma Edmonds was born in New Brunswick, Canada in 1841. She grew up on a farm, so along with her sisters, she participated alongside her one brother to perform the hard physical work of farming. She tended to the animals, chopped wood, milked cows, planted and harvested. She also learned to ride horses, hunted [...]
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