The Argosy, Vol. 13 (1872): Table of Contents

This issue contains the serialized novel Within the Maze by the author of East Lynne, presented in nineteen chapters following Mrs. Andinnian's household through mysteries involving Lucy Cleeve, a trial, and revelations at a location called the Maze, culminating in a night alarm and train journey. The magazine also features Johnny Ludlow's Papers, a miscellaneous collection including short pieces titled "At Whitney Hall," "Breaking Down," and "Aunt Dean" alongside essays on literary figures (Spenser, Hawthorne), practical advice ("A Few Words about Novel-Writing"), and diverse short stories and sketches with titles like "The Haunted House," "Katherine," and "Wrecked." A poetry section includes works by Emma Rhodes. Illustrations by M. Ellen Edwards accompany the text, depicting scenes from the serialized novel and domestic moments. The contents suggest a mid-Victorian miscellany combining serialized fiction, short stories, essays, and verse.