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Louisa J Austin, Author

Truth & Tradition

Victorian and Edwardian history,

legend, and lore.

I love this time of history, but am glad I didn’t have to live in it (I like modern conveniences and being able to go buy food - haha).

Here you’ll find glimpses of Victorian and Edwardian life—in the UK, East Coast and Wild West. I write about its elegance, its eccentricities, and the people who lived it. From curious customs to the toughness and ingenuity of the people, I share it here.

Fairy Roads and Forgotten Paths: When Victorian Travelers Feared the Otherworld

Fairy Roads and Forgotten Paths: When Victorian Travelers Feared the Otherworld

Fairy Roads and Forgotten Paths: When Victorian Travelers Feared the Otherworld

Pioneers spoke of wandering lights—will-o’-the-wisps—that danced across the plains.

May 304 min read

Beware the Fairy Ring: Portals to the Otherworld or Dangerous Traps?

Beware the Fairy Ring: Portals to the Otherworld or Dangerous Traps?

Beware the Fairy Ring: Portals to the Otherworld or Dangerous Traps?

Fairy rings have been steeped in myth and legend across various cultures. In European folklore, these rings are often seen as the dancing gr

Apr 233 min read

Victorian Courting Customs

Victorian Courting Customs

Victorian Courting Customs

What customs did the Victorians follow when courting? What could a woman say with her fan if she didn't want a man to approach?

Mar 265 min read

The History of the Circus

The History of the Circus

The History of the Circus

A brief history of the wonderful, magical circus.

Mar 195 min read

Victorian Funerary Rites

Victorian Funerary Rites

Victorian Funerary Rites

The traditions and superstitions of funerals in Victorian England.

Mar 156 min read

Flowers of the Frontier

Flowers of the Frontier

Flowers of the Frontier

The fascination with floriography was not just limited to England. Victorian women in the American West continued the tradition.

Mar 95 min read

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