The book "Journal of the Edinburgh Society, No. 422 Volume 17, New Series, January 31, 1852" is part of a publication that satisfied the literary tastes of readers in the middle of the 19th century. Contains a variety of texts, ranging from famous novels and short stories to scientific articles and news. A vivid representative of the popular genre of periodicals of that time, the magazine allowed its readers to immerse themselves in the world of art, science, technology and social issues. On the pages of this issue, readers will find interesting reports about the events of that period, poems by famous poets, reviews of literary novelties, as well as advice on everyday issues. The Journal of the Edinburgh Society sought to combine entertainment and learning, becoming an important source of information and entertainment for its readers.