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Two great maps plus some French & Indian War content...
Two great maps plus some French & Indian War content...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1758* 2 nice 18th century maps
* French and Indian War
The prime feature of this issue would be the two maps included, although only one is called for. One is a very nice foldout map titled within the cartouche: "A Complete Chart of the Coast of France from Ostend to Cape Finistrerr, including the Opposite Coast of the British Channel", folding out to 8 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches. Great condition.
The second map is the one called for in this issue: "A Map of the Country Round Dresden, with the towns and fortresses..." showing a portion of present-day Germany. It folds out to 8 1/2 by 10 inches and is in very nice condition also.
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.
Among many other articles of interest are: "The Geography of the Earth Considered in a New Light with a View to Future Discoveries" & "Description of the Maritime Towns of France". Also an illustration of a: "Machine for Warming Upper Chambers".
Complete in 56 pages, 5 by 8 inches with wide untrimmed margins, full title/contents page features an engraving of St. John's Gate, great 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
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