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Marriage of Rev. John Wesley...
Marriage of Rev. John Wesley...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1751 This issue has the continuing story of the Crusades, with: "Of the Holy War" & "Saladin's Death & Character--A New Crusade". There is also a brief report of the marriage of the Rev. John Wesley: "Rev. Mr. John Wesley, methodist preacher, to a merchant's widow in Threadneedle Street..." (see).
Other items in this issue include: "Journey to the Black Lead Mines" "Microscopic Discovery: Body not Barely in Idea" includes a small illustration (see photo). "Medicinal Effects from Electricity" "Height of a Meteor Calculated" includes a geometric illustration; plus much more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe.
Included is a half page illustration of "Edward Bright", a rather huge man (see).
Complete in 48 pgs. with full title/index page which contains an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures 6 by 9 inches with wide untrimmed margins, otherwise in good condition.
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Other items in this issue include: "Journey to the Black Lead Mines" "Microscopic Discovery: Body not Barely in Idea" includes a small illustration (see photo). "Medicinal Effects from Electricity" "Height of a Meteor Calculated" includes a geometric illustration; plus much more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe.
Included is a half page illustration of "Edward Bright", a rather huge man (see).
Complete in 48 pgs. with full title/index page which contains an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures 6 by 9 inches with wide untrimmed margins, otherwise in good condition.
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's