Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1888-04-06
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tinguished writer's, and superb illustra-
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Among the important articles to sppear
during the year 1883 are the following
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Robert Louis Stevenson will contribute
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He will write OF many topics, old and
new, and in a familiar and personal way,
which will form new bonds OF friendship
between the author and his thousands Of
readers. In the first paper, entitled "A
Chapter on Dreams" appearing IN the
January number, he relates incidentally,
in connection with the general subject,
some interesting facts concerning the ori-
gin of the now famous story Strange
Case of DR.. Jekyll and Mr. Bydev
Railway Accidents, by w. 5. Chaplain,
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DIR. ID. A. Sargent's papers on Physical
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continued By several of increasing interest,
with as rich aud unique ilustraf ion ~
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Illustrated Articles OF special interest
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by John C. Ropes on THE Man at Arm"
by L. II. Blashfeld two papers by I'd.
l.. Wilson, illustrating results OF recent
Egyptian research a further article ~
| William f. Apthorp, on a subject con-
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Wagner. and many others Of equal inter-
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articles upon two of the most interesting
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will be accompanied by rich and novel
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