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Hannah Snell, the female soldier...
Hannah Snell, the female soldier...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1750 Perhaps the most intriguing article in this issue is the first, titled: "Some Account of Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier", a British woman who disguised herself as a man and became a soldier. See the web for her fascinating story. There is a nice print of her on the front page & the article takes close to 2 pages, and is followed by a poem titled: "The Female Soldier" which begins: "Hannah in Breeks behav'd so well, That none her softer sex could tell..." (see).Also in this issue are: "Letter from a Person of Note in Nova Scotia..." 'Memoirs of the Czar Peter the Great" which is lengthy; a full page of 3 illustration of: "Sir Isaac Newton's & M. Gautier's System" with a detailed article; A great foldout plate titled: "A Prospect of Vulcan's Court near Putzol in Naples" with a related article; and much more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day, including an: "Extract of a Letter from Boston" which tells of the bad economic situation there (see).
The other foldout plate called for is present as well.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, very nice condition.
A very nice magazine from before the French & Indian War 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
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