The Pretender
The Pretender
King of England angered that the King of France considers him the "pretended" king...
Item #665778
September 22, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 22, 1701
* James Francis Edward Stuart
* "The Old Pretender"
Acknowledging the recent death of King James II (in Paris on Sept. 16), page 2 has report from "Loo" in England: "His Majesty being informed that the French King has, upon the death of the late King James, declared the pretended Prince of Wales King of E... See More
A comet study in 1744...
Item #639932
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1744 Over 13 pages at the beginning of the issue are taken up with reports on events in Parliament under the guise of: "Proceedings & Debates in the Senate of Lilliput" as direct reporting on Parliamentary events was prohibited.
Among various other articles found in this issue as noted in the table of contents are: "Why Polit
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Among various other articles found in this issue as noted in the table of contents are: "Why Polit
Proclamation to apprehend the Young Pretender...
Item #648582
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1745 Over 13 pages at the beginning of the issue are taken up with reports on events in Parliament under the guise of: "Proceedings & Debates in the Senate of Lilliput" as direct reporting on Parliamentary events was prohibited.
Over a page is taken up with: "Mr. Yate's Defence of his Theory" conc
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Over a page is taken up with: "Mr. Yate's Defence of his Theory" conc
Death of Jonathan Swift... Early printing of "God Save the King"... Battle charts...
Item #639043
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1745 A highlight of this issue is the interesting and unusual full page engraving of: "A Plan of the City of Edinburgh" which has much detail, showing the castle as well, and includes a rather large key to various locations as well (see). Further on is a very detailed article: "Description of the City of Edinburgh".
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Anti-Catholic sentiment... Much on the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #667110
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1745 There is a tremendous amount of content concerning the Jacobite Rebellion with articles: "A Short Account of the Rebellion in 1715 continued" "Remarks on the Young Pretender's Declaration" and further on: "Progress of the Rebels" which takes 3 pages, and "Carlisle Taken by the Rebels"
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The Jacobite Rebellion... Battle of Falkirk with a "diagram"...
Item #681697
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1746 * The Jacobite Rebellion
* Battle of Falkirk w/ diagram
There is good content on the Jacobite Rebellion with: "Order of Battle at Falkirk-muir" being a textual diagram of the placement of troops, with other related text concerning the Battle of Falkirk.
Also: "How the most noble Party of Free-Thinkers will suffe... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion... Battle of Culloden....
Item #667113
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1746
* Battle of Culloden
* End of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Bonnie Prince Charlie
There is much fine content on the Jacobite Rebellion including the very first article noted in the table of contents as: "The Young Pretender's reasons for Retiring from Stirling & account of his affairs in Scotland, sent to his Father&q
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* Battle of Culloden
* End of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Bonnie Prince Charlie
There is much fine content on the Jacobite Rebellion including the very first article noted in the table of contents as: "The Young Pretender's reasons for Retiring from Stirling & account of his affairs in Scotland, sent to his Father&q
The Jacobite Rebellion... Battle of Culloden....
Item #676729
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1746 There is much fine content on the Jacobite Rebellion including the very first article noted in the table of contents as: "The Young Pretender's reasons for Retiring from Stirling & account of his affairs in Scotland, sent to his Father".
Additional content on the Rebellion is found in over 8 pages of: "Accounts of
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Additional content on the Rebellion is found in over 8 pages of: "Accounts of
Lord Lovat is charged with High Treason...
Item #657493
December 23, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 23, 1746
* Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat
* Jacobite Rebellion conspirator
The front page has a notable item concerning the end of the Jacobite Rebellion: "Yesterday the articles of impeachment of High Treason against Simon Lord Lovat, were exhibited by the Hon. House of Commons to the House of Peers. And an order was made by the Hou... See More
Mention of "The Pretender"...
The Count of Albany's death report... woodcut ad...
Item #591473
March 09, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Edinburgh, March 9, 1784 Within this issue is a report of the death of the Count of Albany, which makes reference to The Pretender. Also included is a decorative woodcut ad for "Improved Milk of Roses". News of the day with period advertising are present throughout. Measures approximately 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, complete in 8 pages, in good con... See More
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