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Novel by Mrs. Hofland. Author of Africa Described. Integrity, Decision, Moderation, Reflection. Self-Denial, Clergyman’s Widow. &c. &c.Excerpt”I think dear Miss Hemingford cannot be well to-night, she looks sometimes pale, and sometimes flu… more

A Tale by Mrs. Hofland, author of Africa Described. Integrity; Patience; Moderation. Reflection; Self-Denial; Clergyman’s Widow. &c. &c.ExcerptMore than half a century has now elapsed, since a party assembled round the tea-table of Mrs. Fal… more

A travel novel, drawing from the writings of Captain James Mangles R.N.(1786-1867). Includes illustrations by an unknown hand. A sequel to Mrs. Hofland’s 1825 travel novel Alfred Campbell, the Young Pilgrim; Containing Travels in Egypt and… more

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“sumes all his time at ridottos, halls, and assemblies, and we then shall perceive that dignified retirement, select friendship, and rational society, can alone afford true pleasure, consolation in death, and the hopes of everlasting life. … more

The history of an officer’s widow and her young family