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Three foldout maps... Item on the French & Indian War near Fort DuQuesne...



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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1758  The prime items in this issue would be the three foldout maps: "Map of the Old Continent" [mislabeled as 'Old Map of the Continent'] which shows Africa and Asia; another is: "A Map of the New Continent" which shows North & South America; and the third  is: "A Map of the Country Round Dresden, with the Towns & Fortresses which the Several Armies have occupied during the Campaign." in present-day Germany (see) which shows much detail. All three maps measure 8 by 9 1/2 inches and are in very nice condition.
One article: "Claims of the Dutch Further Stated" includes some reports concerning the situation in America, a portion noting: "...In America the present war has been little more than a continuation of the last..." (see). There is a related article titled: "The Geography of the Earth Considered" (see for the beginning).
"Antient Custom of Shepherds" considers Jewish shepherds (see for portions).
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news events of the day. Included is a report noting: "Advices from America bring an account of a repulse, which the enemy met with, in an attack which they made upon the advanced guard of Gen. Forbes at Loyal Hanning, in the road to Fort du Quesne...happy omen of an entire conquest of the place, which is earnestly wished..." with just a bit more (see).
The only map called for is the Germany map. The two continent maps are actually called for in the "Supplement" issue, but are often in this one because of the related article.
Complete in 46 pages, measures 5 by 8 inches with a full title/contents page which includes an engraving of St. John's Gate. Very nice, clean condition.
A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War 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