Georgia & the Carolinas to be invaded...
Item # 711673
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1737 There are two reports in this issue concerning America, one headed: "An American Story" which concerns Mexico. The other is the King of Spain's order to his governors in America.
Among the other articles noted in the table of contents are: "The Salt Tax a Heavy Burden" "Taxes Mortgaged to the South Sea Company Most Grievous" "A Mathematical Problem & two Others Solved" and more.
Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe.
Included is a report that includes: "From Havanna...the intention of the Spaniards to invade Carolina and Georgia was no longer kept a secret...also a great body of troops from Mexico, the garrison of St. Augustine had been considerably augmented..." with more.
Complete in 64 pages, 5 by 8 1/4 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, great condition. There are no plates or maps called for in this issue.
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Among the other articles noted in the table of contents are: "The Salt Tax a Heavy Burden" "Taxes Mortgaged to the South Sea Company Most Grievous" "A Mathematical Problem & two Others Solved" and more.
Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe.
Included is a report that includes: "From Havanna...the intention of the Spaniards to invade Carolina and Georgia was no longer kept a secret...also a great body of troops from Mexico, the garrison of St. Augustine had been considerably augmented..." with more.
Complete in 64 pages, 5 by 8 1/4 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, great condition. There are no plates or maps called for in this issue.
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Item from our most recent catalog - #369 - released for August, 2026
Categories: The 1600's and 1700's, British
Price
$44
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.
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