THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1746 

* Battle of Culloden 
* End of the Jacobite Rebellion & Bonnie Prince Charlie 

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.

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" (see for portions).  More content on the Rebellion continues with other articles as well.

Also, additional content on the Rebellion is found in over 8 pages of: "Accounts of the Motions of the Rebels and of the King's Forces from the London Gazette...", which includes numerous reports, including "Journal of what passed at Fort William" "Siege of Fort William Raised" and "Rebels Totally Defeated".

But by far the most significant item is the historic account of the Battle of Culloden, which signaled the end of Bonnie Prince Charlie's (the Young Pretender) hope of regaining the crown of England. It is headed: "The afternoon a Messenger arrived from the Duke of Cumberland with the following Particulars of the VICTORY obtained by his Royal Highness over the Rebels, on Wednesday the 16th instant near Culloden." which continues with much detail to take over two pages, and includes the "List of Killed and Wounded". Not only a very historic report, but a very early one as well.

Three pages are taken up with a: "List of Ships taken on both Sides" with many mentions of ships bound to or from America (photos show only portions).

This issue also has: "A Poetical Essay on the Reduction of Cape Breton" which takes over a full page. Another poem is: "On the Rebels Flight at the Duke's Approach" & more concerning the Jacobite Rebellion.

Among many articles in this issue are: "An Emblem of the Resurrection" "Of the Ancient French Theatre" and many poems

Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe. Included in these reports are more accounts concerning the Battle of Culloden (see photos for portions).

Complete in 56 pages with full title/index page which contains an engraving of St. John's Gate. Small library stamps at the bottom of 2 pages do not cause loss of readability.  Measures about 5 by 8 inches, very nice condition. 

Included with this issue is a full page plate showing various images (see photos) with related text describing the items.