THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1745

*  The Young Pretender : "Bonnie Prince Charlie"

There is a tremendous amount of content concerning the Jacobite Rebellion with articles: "Accounts of the Motions of the Rebels & of the King's Forces from the London Gazette..." which takes about ten pages. It also includes: "Retreat of the Rebels" and "Naval Articles from the London Gazette". Further on is: "Letters Concerning the Pretender's Son" (see), "A Letter to the Jacobites", "A New and Cheap way to Disable the Rebels", "Scotland Vindicated from the Charge of a Rebellion", "Apology for Scotland", "Remarks on the Young Pretender's Declaration" this latter article taking over 3 pages.
There is even more content on the Jacobite Rebellion in the "Historical Chronicle" section near the back of the issue.
There is some content on the battles in North America between the French & British with: "Of the Siege of Louisbourg, French Faith, etc." which is concerning the events in Cape Breton in Canada.
Among the many poems is: "Epitaph for Dr. Swift", concerning Jonathan Swift who died in 1745.
Among many articles in this issue are:: "Exhortation of the Church of Scotland" which takes 3 pages; "Articles between King James II and the French King" "General Cope's Conduct Defended" "Proclamation against Jesuits and Popish Priests" & more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe.
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. There are no 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.