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Friendship, Love and Alcohol
Snippets 85. In the previous two posts we looked at quotes from The British Apollo, which illustrated the “agony aunt” question and answer format of the short-lived publication (more information below). Before we take a look at a different publication … Continue reading
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A Moral Dilemma
Snippets 84. In the previous post we looked at a quote from The British Apollo, which illustrated the “agony aunt” question and answer format of the short-lived publication (more information below). The following quote concerns a moral dilemma which could … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, Britain, Crime, History, Law, Magazines, People, Snippets
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How to Choose a Husband
Snippets 83. Some of the most interesting magazines over the years have been frustratingly short-lived. One such example is The British Apollo, which ran for little more than 3 years, from February 1708 to May 1711. The magazines were later … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, Books, Britain, History, Magazines, People, Snippets
Tagged Aaron Hill, Advice, Advice for Women, British Apollo
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