THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1742

* the House of Ice in St. Petersburg
* finding the Northwest Passage to China, thru Canada

Among the articles is one headed: "Extract of the Exact Description of the House of Ice Erected at St. Petersburg in January, 1740 and of its Furniture..." which takes over 2 1/2 pgs. (see photos for the beginning).
There is a nice article concerning finding a Northwest passage to China, which reports on explorations through the northern regions of present-day Canada. It includes a letter datelined: "From on Board his Majesty's Ship the Furnace, in Churchill River, North America, June 21, 1742".
There is much reporting on events in Parliament under the guise of: "Proceedings & Debates in the Senate of Lilliput" as direct reporting on Parliamentary events was prohibited.
Among other articles in this issue are: 'Our Folly in Attempting to Sustain the Balance of Europe" "Computation of the Damages done to Great Britain by Spain" "The King Can do Wrong"; a full pg. sheet of music titled: "The Modest Question, set by Mr. Russel", plus much more.
Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe. Included is a brief note: "Advice is likewise come that the Spaniards abandoned Georgia Aug. 27 last."
There are also some reports coming under the heading: "Extract of a Letter from Jamaica" (see).
Yet another report is headed: "Extract of a Letter from New England" with a Boston dateline.
Complete in 54 pgs. with full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate.  Measures 5 by 8 inches, very nice condition.
There are no other maps or plates called for in this issue.

A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.