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Benjamin Rush's "Moral Temperance Thermometer"...State of Kentucky... Constitution of Georgia...
Benjamin Rush's "Moral Temperance Thermometer"...State of Kentucky... Constitution of Georgia...
Item # 652342 THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1789 Among the articles are: "An Account of the Manners of the German Inhabitants of Pennsylvania" which takes 7 1/2 pages. Also a full page chart of the: "Moral and Physical Thermometer", created by Dr. Benjamin Rush.
Near the back is "The Chronicle" with the latest news of the day including 8 pages of report under the heading: "United States" presented state-by-state. Several states report the election of representatives to the new federal government. Also: "An Act Concerning the Erection of Kentucky into an Independent State" as well as: "The Constitution of the State of Georgia". There is even a report from the "Western Territories".
Included is a full page plate: "A Drawing of the Horizontal Spinning Wheel" plus a descriptive article (see). Lacking the other plate called for.
Complete in 76 pages, full title/contents page, wide untrimmed margins, some a bit irregular, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches. There is an error in page numbering near the back. Generally good condition.
This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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