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Day of thanksgiving in Boston... music writing machine....
Day of thanksgiving in Boston... music writing machine....
Item # 607275
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Interesting articles in this issue include: "Invention of Writing Music by Playing It" with two small illustrations (see); "Articles For a General Peace" "Introduction to Heraldry" "A Religious Tax Proposed" "Proclamation Against Commerce with France".Interesting articles in this issue include: "Invention of Writing Music by Playing It" with two small illustrations; "Articles For a General Peace" "Introduction to Heraldry" "A Religious Tax Proposed" "Proclamation Against Commerce with France".
There is also content regarding the war in America & portions of Canada, including a sermon in response to a day of thanksgiving: "A Thanksgiving Sermon at the South Church in Boston, New England, Occasioned by the Taking of the City of Louisbourg on the Island of Cape Breton by New England Soldiers".
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" containing reports of the latest news events of the day. Included are reports : "From the Pennsylvania Gazette" which tells of concerning with various Indians.
Complete in 48 pages, measures 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches with a full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate.
A very nice magazine from the "mother country" before the French & Indian War 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.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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