by Joseph R. Buchanan
About this book
Buchanan's Journal of Man, December 1887 Volume 1, Number 11 by Joseph R. Buchanan offers a vivid, wide-ranging portrait of late-Victorian thought, blending psychology and essayistic inquiry into a single compelling issue. Inside, readers encounter historical sketches—like a defense of Leif Ericson as North America’s early discoverer—alongside trenchant social commentary on wages, Harvard expenses, India’s role in global wheat production, and rising rates of insanity. The essays move fluidly from temperance and moral debate to contemporary science and invention, surveying Edison's phonograph, autotelegraphy, advances in typesetting and color printing, steam wagons, and even Antarctic exploration. Anthropology and organology receive attention in a continued chapter outlining the Law of Location, while practical pieces address fruit preserving, capital punishment, and the hope that deserts may bloom.
Rooted in the optimism and reform currents of 1887, this nonfiction collection captures the era’s intersections of psychology, social reform, and technological progress. Ideal for listeners who enjoy historical essays, early psychology, or primary-source snapshots of 19th-century intellectual life, this audiobook is a rewarding listen for historians, curious general readers, and anyone fascinated by the cultural landscape that shaped modern science and society.
