The Rectory Umbrella

The Rectory Umbrella was a manuscript magazine created by Lewis Carroll (Charles Dodgson) between 1850 and 1853. It was part of a series of "Rectory Magazines" he produced for his family's entertainment while growing up in an isolated country village.1

Carroll, known for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, was a logician, mathematician, and writer. He began writing these magazines at a young age, contributing most of the content himself. The Rectory Umbrella was later published along with Mischmasch in 1932. These early works showcase Carroll's inventive spirit and his talent for creating imaginative content, even before his most famous works.1