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What would be the 19th century equivalent of being hit by a car? Question: What would be the 19th century equivalent of being hit by a car? I need a similarly sudden kind of accident (but in the 19th century) that will kill a character in my story. Answer: I'll hitch a wagon to your runaway horse, Matt h. The character would be hit by hooves and wheels. If the wagon is heavy, two horses. |
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What would 19th century soldiers have done if they came face to face with a modern tank? Question: We're assuming they're armed with late 19th century weaponry only. With their use of dynamite, cannons, gatling guns, and the weapons that won the west would they be able to defeat the tank? Answer: |
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How to incorporate 19th century fashions into my everyday wardrobe? Question: I am fascinated with 19th century fashions, and I'm wanting to add some of that to my every day look, but I'm not sure how. I'm specifically fond of the large skirts, the shoes, and largely the underclothes such as pantaloons, petticoats, and corsets. Does anyone have any ideas? Answer: Hi, you can wear the corset under your every day clothing. I think your figure will look great when wearing laced corset and close-fitted dress. When wearing a ball or evening dress you can wear a petticoat or even hoop skirt (crinoline). For other ideas about dresses you can look youtube. |
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What year in the 19th century were oil lamps used as street lamps? Question: When were the first street lamps used? I believe I have narrowed it down to the 19th century, but can anyone give me the actual year? Is there a picture anyone could provide? Answer: here is a great artical - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_street_lighting_in_the _United_States |
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How peaceful was the 19th century compared to other periods in history? Question: I've been reading about the 19th century, I love Victorian houses and it seems like such a wonderful time to live i. The fashions were amazing, the entertainment grand. And of course the literature was tremendous. it seemed like mankind was doing alright then? then again, there was a lot disease. I'm not sure? Answer: There were many wars during the Victorian era, it was the height of the Age of Imperialism, and much of the World was being conquered by Britain. The tranquillity experienced by the privileged classes in England was won by often brutal acts of aggression overseas. Furthermore even the poorer classes in England and throughout the British Isles did not enjoy any of this prosperity. Most of the population lived on barely subsistence wages throughout the reign of Queen Victoria. Those who lived in those classy Victorian houses and enjoyed the fashion and literature you refer to never numbered more than 20% of the British population, and less than 1% of the population of the Empire. Not very "Grand" if you ask me... |
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What served as inspiration for 19th century programmatic music? Question: What served as inspiration for 19th century programmatic music? Would it be things such as nature and a newfound nationalism? Thanks for the assistance! Answer: There was use of: - Greek mythology, -- Beethoven Overture "Creatures of Prometheus"; - some ancient religious leaders. -- Richard Strauss, "Also spracht Zarathustra (a tone poem); - Bizet delved into French folklore -- L'Arlesienne Suite - Smetana was nationalistic - see "The Moldau" about the river that begins serene enough and winds its way through the countryside, then becomes a raging torrent. It's very well depicted in his composition. - Many composers chose religious subjects: Haydn "The Seven Last Words of Christ" (not sure if title is correct). - Liszt is overflowing with programmatic music. Check Wikipedia for the list, the most famous being "Les Preludes" (stages of a man's life). - Debussy is so romantic with his "Nuages" and "Sirens" programmed music. ... and the list goes on ... |
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How were 19th century Russian literary classics published in their time? Question: Were they released as a full novel book, like books are today? How would a 19th century Russian have accessed a work by Dostoyevski or Tolstoy at the time of their publication? Would they have waked into a bookstore and found copies sitting there? Answer: Interesting question. Dostoevsky's longest serialized novel was "The Brothers Karamazov", published in 16 parts in "The Russian Herald" from January 1879 to November 1880. The author's "... need for ongoing research ... as well as his personal problems forced him no less than eleven times to miss the month's installment of a 'book' (kniga) and several times to change his plans for the novel as it unfolded." http://www.utoronto.ca/tsq/DS/07/087.shtml Interesti ngly, his wife, Anna, managed to get him out of debt the year prior to his death by having his serialized novels published in separate volumes. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~karamazo/bio10.html Some of Dostoyevsky's writings were published as complete works. The background at this link may be of interest to you. http://www.booksfactory.com/writers/dostoievski.htm Certain works by Tolstoy were serialized, some over periods of several years. http://books.google.com/books?id=H8A9AAAAIAAJ&pg=PA191&lpg=PA191& dq=war+and+peace+appeared+first+in+serial+form&source=bl&ots=kr0i lT2T-B&sig=XRw345dVINUPR_4gIcsIlH41Zls&hl=en&ei=DieHSvLLHNfAsgaTr JmZCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2#v=onepage&q=&f=false "Anna Karenina" was serialized from 1873 to 1877 in "The Russian Messenger" periodical, but the conclusion never appeared due to disagreements with the editor. Thus, the entire work was only made known when it appeared as a complete novel. "War and Peace" was also originally a serialized work called: "The Year 1805". It took a number of years to put out all the installments. : ) http://books.google.com/books?id=pxxFnzJtlzIC&pg=PA207&lpg=PA207& dq=tolstoy:+the+year+1805&source=bl&ots=In4coDa8cD&sig=qyDpyNF_RB 0r4cgZvN5OSN-vngw&hl=en&ei=RyiHSqunDo6OnAOG2NXtBA&sa=X&oi=book_re sult&ct=result&resnum=2#v=onepage&q=&f=false Apparently, readers in Russia were likely to encounter installments of such writers in periodicals over a long period of time. In some cases, books were made available to those who could afford them. In other instances, a work began as a serial, but later made its appearance as a complete novel. |
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What are some words to describe 19th century photographers? Question: What words (just a couple one-word answers) would you use to describe the majority of 19th century photographers in comparison to today's photographers? What words would you use to describe modern day photographers? Answer: 19th century: Pioneers. Innovators. Few. Prudent. Modern day: Technical. Sophisticated. Almost anyone can. More Mobile. |
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What does the interior of a 19th century Irish farmhouse look like? Question: I just need to know what it looks like, that and what a 19th century Irish barnhouse looked like. Answer: Rent the John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara movie "The Quiet Man". It is not only a terrific movie, but it gives great views of both farmhouses and cottages from the period you seek. |
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In the early 19th century, How were Americans living up to the revolutionary ideal of republican virtue? Question: In the early 19th century, How were Americans living up to the revolutionary ideal of republican virtue? Best answer gets 10 points :-D Please and thank you. Answer: Andrew Jackson did more for the cause of democracy than any other president. he expanded the politically enfranchised population beyond the landed wealthy and gave more power to the common folks. |
