Founded in 1817, Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine was one of the most influential literary journals of the 19th century. Featuring contributions by writers such as Sir Walter Scott, Thomas De Quincey, and Joseph Conrad, it covered a wide range of topics, from politics and religion to literature and science. This book provides a selection of essays and articles from the magazine's early years, offering a fascinating snapshot of the intellectual debates and cultural trends of the time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.