Escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie after the Battle of Culloden...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1746
* Bonnie Prince Charlie escapes to France
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.
Seven 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.
The prime content of this issue is: "Account of the Young Pretender's Escape after the Battle of Culloden" which is continued from a previous issue & which takes about a full page. It contains some nice detail on how he stole away, including: "The young Pretender...with the assistatnce of Capt. O'Neal...determined that he should put on women's cloaths & pass for her waiting-maid. This being done he took leave..." with more (photos show portions).
There is more on the Jacobite Rebellion with: "Of the Behaviour & Treatment of the Scotch Rebels".
This issue includes a full page plate with various illustrations, but features a portrait of Lord Lovat, one of the Jacobite Rebellion leaders recently sentenced for High Treason.
One page has the outline of the: "Size of the Great Diamond sent to the King of Portugal from Brazil" (see).
Among other articles in this issue are:
* "The Art of Acting"
* "War with France urged"
* "Recipes for the Rheumatism & Wounds"
* "Acts Passed in Ireland"
* many poems
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe. Included is content on Lord Lovat (see), as well as: "Proceedings on the Tryals of the Rebels at the Court house in Southwark".
Complete in 56 pgs. 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.
* Bonnie Prince Charlie escapes to France
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.
Seven 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.
The prime content of this issue is: "Account of the Young Pretender's Escape after the Battle of Culloden" which is continued from a previous issue & which takes about a full page. It contains some nice detail on how he stole away, including: "The young Pretender...with the assistatnce of Capt. O'Neal...determined that he should put on women's cloaths & pass for her waiting-maid. This being done he took leave..." with more (photos show portions).
There is more on the Jacobite Rebellion with: "Of the Behaviour & Treatment of the Scotch Rebels".
This issue includes a full page plate with various illustrations, but features a portrait of Lord Lovat, one of the Jacobite Rebellion leaders recently sentenced for High Treason.
One page has the outline of the: "Size of the Great Diamond sent to the King of Portugal from Brazil" (see).
Among other articles in this issue are:
* "The Art of Acting"
* "War with France urged"
* "Recipes for the Rheumatism & Wounds"
* "Acts Passed in Ireland"
* many poems
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe. Included is content on Lord Lovat (see), as well as: "Proceedings on the Tryals of the Rebels at the Court house in Southwark".
Complete in 56 pgs. 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.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
