Captain Cook's voyage to the South Seas...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1771 (no map - inconsequential to the key content).
* Pre-Revolutionary War magazine
* Much on Captain Cook's voyage to the South Seas in the Endeavour
A very nice 18th century 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.
The prime content in this issue is likely an article reviewing a book titled: "A Journal of a Voyage round the World in his Majesty's Ship Endeavour in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, and 1771..." which takes over 2 1/2 pages on Capt. James Cook's exploration of the South Seas (see photos for portions). Terrific reading.
Among the many other articles noted in the table of contents are:
"Particulars of the Seizure & Deliverance of the King of Poland" "Translation of Mr. Huet's Journey to Stockholm" "Critical Remarks on Some Passages of Voltaire" "Curious Antiquities in Scotland Described" "Dr. Percival on Ulcerated Sore Throats" "On Dr. Hewson's Enquiry into the Properties of the Blood" & more.
The foldout map called for, titled in the cartouche: "A Plan of the River Salwarp & of the Navigable Canal, from Droitwich, to the River Severn in the County of Worcester" , is not present. However, it does not relate to the key content.
Complete in 46 pgs. with full title/index page which includes an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches and is in very nice condition, save for close-trimming on the front page left margin.
* Pre-Revolutionary War magazine
* Much on Captain Cook's voyage to the South Seas in the Endeavour
A very nice 18th century 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.
The prime content in this issue is likely an article reviewing a book titled: "A Journal of a Voyage round the World in his Majesty's Ship Endeavour in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, and 1771..." which takes over 2 1/2 pages on Capt. James Cook's exploration of the South Seas (see photos for portions). Terrific reading.
Among the many other articles noted in the table of contents are:
"Particulars of the Seizure & Deliverance of the King of Poland" "Translation of Mr. Huet's Journey to Stockholm" "Critical Remarks on Some Passages of Voltaire" "Curious Antiquities in Scotland Described" "Dr. Percival on Ulcerated Sore Throats" "On Dr. Hewson's Enquiry into the Properties of the Blood" & more.
The foldout map called for, titled in the cartouche: "A Plan of the River Salwarp & of the Navigable Canal, from Droitwich, to the River Severn in the County of Worcester" , is not present. However, it does not relate to the key content.
Complete in 46 pgs. with full title/index page which includes an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches and is in very nice condition, save for close-trimming on the front page left margin.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
