Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 142, vol. III, September 18, 1886

"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series" is a weekly magazine published in the Victorian era. Founded by William Chambers in 1832, this penny periodical brought history, religion, language, and science to thousands of readers. After moving to London and shifting focus under editor James Payn, serialised fiction from major authors became a central attraction. The journal's remarkable longevity spanned over a century, making it one of Britain's most enduring popular publications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)