TY  - BOOK
AU  - Various
TI  - Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 66, No. 407, September, 1849
AV  - AP 
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Scotland -- Periodicals
KW  - England -- Periodicals
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N2  - "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 66, No. 407, September, 1849" by Various is a periodical collection of essays, articles, and literary pieces that reflects the intellectual and cultural climate of the mid-19th century. The content covers a broad range of topics, including political discussions, literary criticisms, and social observations, particularly regarding Scottish legislative matters, moral issues, and intricate narratives that convey the complexity of contemporary society.   The opening of this volume introduces a critical commentary on the proposed Scottish Marriage and Registration Bills. It highlights widespread public opposition to these legislative changes, suggesting that the bills threaten traditional Scottish laws and values related to marriage. The text articulates concerns regarding the potential erosion of moral and religious standards, framing these attempts at reform as an overreach of parliamentary power against popular sentiment. Through a passionate defense of Scottish customs and the implications of these bills, the opening sets a tone of civic engagement and resistance against perceived injustices, offering readers insight into the socio-political landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47968
ER  -