American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson saw the demand for hard evidence as a peculiarly English trait.

Sir Hubert Parry explained to students at the Royal College of Music that some mistakes are creative whereas others are destructive.

Sir Hubert Parry was delighted to see teachers and pupils pushing each other to do better.

Jane Loudon describes an moment of unexpected paternal affection from a Tom cat.

Lord Salisbury seeks to calm the Viceroy of India’s nerves in the face of anti-Russian hysteria.

American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson praises the English public for still loving freedom, despite their politicians.