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Lasted for only seven issues...
Lasted for only seven issues...
Item # 685752
May 01, 1800
THE COLUMBIAN PHENIX, OR, BOSTON REVIEW, Boston, May, 1800 A very rare, short-lived literary magazine which lasted but seven issues, from January through July of 1800.
Near the back is: "Funeral Oration" on the death of George Washington delivered in Paris, taking nearly two pages.
Also near the back is: "Domestic News" with various reports, mostly political, including: "...Court of the United States have sentenced John Fries, Frederick Hainey & John Gettman, the three deluded & unhappy leaders of the Northampton insurrection. They were to have been executed the 23d inst. but are since pardoned by the President." This relates to the Fries Rebellion which was an armed tax revolt among Pennsylvania Dutch farmers between 1799 and 1800.
Also a report under the heading: "Naval" beginning: "The Chesapeak Frigate, Capt. Barron, is to receive most of her crew from the Congress...it is expected she will soon have sailing orders..." and "...Commodore Truxton, who is to command the President, lately launched..." with a bit more.
Complete in 64 pages, never bound nor trimmed & still string-bound as issued (rare as such), wide margins, 5 3/4 by 9 inches, the first two leaves are much worn at the margins, minor mouse-chewing to an upper corner not affecting text.
Category: Moments in American History
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