Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 154, vol. III, December 11, 1886

"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series" is a weekly magazine published in the Victorian era. Founded by William and Robert Chambers in 1832, this periodical brought history, religion, language, and science to a mass readership, eventually reaching 84,000 subscribers. Under editor James Payn, serialized fiction from major authors became a cornerstone attraction. The journal's remarkable longevity—publishing continuously until 1956—testifies to its enduring appeal across generations of British readers.

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 154, vol. III, December 11, 1886, by Various. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #76348.