The Continent, Vol. 3, No. 66

# Our Continent, No. 66 (1883)

This illustrated weekly magazine, conducted by Albion W. Tourgée, contains travel essays, fiction, poetry, and domestic advice. "By-ways of Utah" by Edwards Roberts features eight engravings of Utah locations including Salt Lake, Brigham Young's grave, and canyon scenes. "Dency Merrill's Wedding" by Mary Allen is a short story. The serialized novel "Hot Plowshares" (chapters XLIV-XLVI) by Tourgée continues its narrative. Other contents include Mary A. Sawyer's poem "The Summer Moon"; Frank P. Abbott's essay "Pottery in the Dining-Room"; and Lucy Randolph Fleming's poem "Castle-Building." A piece titled "Lex Talionis in the Nursery" by Mary H. Burton addresses child-rearing. The editorial section covers Dean Stanley's recollections and the Shenandoah Valley. Book reviews appear in "The Bookshelf" department, alongside scientific notes and humorous pieces. Advertisements promote language instruction, classic literature editions, and the magazine's companion Housekeeper's Year Book.