Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 156, vol. III, December 25, 1886

"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series" is a weekly magazine that evolved from Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, founded by William Chambers in 1832. Started as a penny publication covering history, religion, language, and science, it grew to reach 84,000 readers. Under various editors, including James Payn, the journal became known for serialized fiction from major authors alongside popular educational content, continuing publication for over a century until 1956.

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 156, vol. III, December 25, 1886, by Various. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #77054.