1816 Eclipse Seen In America....
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November 23, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Nov. 23, 1816 Page 3 has report
about a halo around the sun viewed by folks along the James River. Says
this phenomenon lasted for about 1 hr. and 20 minutes and that the
diameter of the rings inner circumference was 47 degrees. Other news of
the day includes: "Georgia" "New Electrical Machine" "A New
Thermometer" and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well
including a few slave ads. 4 pages in good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War









