Around the turn of the 19th century, if you wanted to get around in Ireland, it seems that a jaunting-car was the main way to go. These light two-wheeled carriages (which come in “inside” and “outside” varieties) make a number of appearances in our novel collection, and can also be found illustrating a number of…
Category: Miscellaneous
Alas! Or, Some Titles of “Interest”
Ada Maria Jocelyn, £100,000 Versus Ghosts: A Novel. 1888. UK’s Most Haunted: The 19th Century Edition Anonymous, The Life and Adventures of Toby, the Sapient Pig; with his opinions on men and manners. Written by himself. 1805 (although this date may be inaccurate?). Toby was quite the celebrity in his day, and his memoirs were…
The Sea of Books 