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September 01, 1785

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1785  Included is an interesting article: "Description of a Machine for Raising Water by Wind" being an unusual type of windmill, which includes a nice full page plate of it (see images). Other items include: "Chemical Inquiries into the Effects of Spirituous Liquors"; an article concerning General Oglethorpe and his settling of Georgia (see images), and much more.
Near the back is some: "American News" with various reports, including mention of John Rutledge being named ambassador to the Netherlands, and that no ore indented servants are to be imported from England or Ireland: "...as many of those already arrived are in a starving condition." Also mention that: "...A treaty is on foot with the Western Indians...as they have lately committed some cruel depredations.", and other items (see images).
Lacking one plate called for.
Complete in 84 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, several tiny binding holes along the left spine, otherwise in very nice condition.

A very nice magazine from the "mother country" not long after the end of the Revolutionary War. 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