Edmund Halley...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1747
* Edmund Halley, of comet fame
Over three pages are taken up with: "The Elogy of Dr. Halley", being the famous Edmund Halley the astronomer and for whom "Halley's Comet" is named. It is continued in a future issue.
Two pages are taken up with a lengthy "List of Ships Taken", by the French & the Spanish. Many of the ships are those bound to or from the American colonies & the West Indies.
Among other articles in this issue are:
* "Description of a Chameleon" with a print in a plate (see)
* "Of the Prevention of Rust in Metals"
* "Method for Preserving Seamen"
* "Advantages of the Isles of Scotland"
* "Holy Spirit not Concern'd in the Creation"
* "Sin the Cause of Guilt & Misery"
* "Method to Prevent robbing Graves"
* "Consequences of Adam's Sin"
* many poems
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe. The report under the heading "Holland" begins: "After the taking of Berg-op-Zoom the French proceeded to take the forts on the Seheld. Fort Frederic Henry surrender'd the 8th..." with more (see).
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.
Complete in 48 pgs. with full title/index page which contains an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches, in overall nice condition.
* Edmund Halley, of comet fame
Over three pages are taken up with: "The Elogy of Dr. Halley", being the famous Edmund Halley the astronomer and for whom "Halley's Comet" is named. It is continued in a future issue.
Two pages are taken up with a lengthy "List of Ships Taken", by the French & the Spanish. Many of the ships are those bound to or from the American colonies & the West Indies.
Among other articles in this issue are:
* "Description of a Chameleon" with a print in a plate (see)
* "Of the Prevention of Rust in Metals"
* "Method for Preserving Seamen"
* "Advantages of the Isles of Scotland"
* "Holy Spirit not Concern'd in the Creation"
* "Sin the Cause of Guilt & Misery"
* "Method to Prevent robbing Graves"
* "Consequences of Adam's Sin"
* many poems
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe. The report under the heading "Holland" begins: "After the taking of Berg-op-Zoom the French proceeded to take the forts on the Seheld. Fort Frederic Henry surrender'd the 8th..." with more (see).
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.
Complete in 48 pgs. with full title/index page which contains an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches, in overall nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
