Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 728, December 8, 1877

Published in December 1877, ''Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 728'' is a periodical featuring a variety of short stories, literary commentary, and articles on scientific and artistic topics. Notably, this issue includes ''The Hidden Box: A Tale of the Covenanters,'' which narrates the struggles of James MacWilliam and his family as they face religious persecution in 17th-century Scotland. The story explores themes of faith, love, and survival against a backdrop of historical conflict, making it a significant representation of the era's literature.