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Joseph Henry Shorthouse
1834Sep, 9

Joseph Henry Shorthouse

Joseph Henry Shorthouse, English author (d. 1903)
Joseph Henry Shorthouse (9 September 1834 – 4 March 1903) was an English novelist. His first novel, John Inglesant, was particularly admired as a "philosophical romance". It discusses a religious intrigue in the English 17th century.

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  • 29Apr

    Second voyage of HMS Beagle

    Charles Darwin during the second survey voyage of HMS Beagle, ascended the Bell mountain, Cerro La Campana on 17 August 1834, his visit being commemorated by a memorial plaque.[1]
  • 1Aug

    Slavery Abolition Act 1833

    Slavery is abolished in the British Empire as the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 comes into force.
  • 16Oct

    Burning of Parliament

    Much of the ancient structure of the Palace of Westminster in London burns to the ground.
  • 1Dec

    Slavery Abolition Act 1833

    Slavery is abolished in the Cape Colony in accordance with the Slavery Abolition Act 1833.