authors knapp samuel (4 Ergebnisse)

Pamphlet. Zustand: Good. Pamphlet. LACKING any wraps and frontis illustration that were issued. Portrait of Maria Edgeworth present. 56 pp. A single issue of this magazine, featuring an account of an 1825 visit Bemis' Heights recalling events during the Revolutionary War; a biographical sketch of Maria Edgeworth; Adam Smith and the United States; poetry, etc. Samuel L. Knapp edited the Boston Gazette in 1824, and established this and the National Republican in the mid 1820's. He was noted for biographical writings (Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography). GOOD condition. Minor to moderate chipping and creasing along the fore edge, with a few minor tears. Faint dampstain affecting most of the first several pages and last page. Some waviness to the paper. Interior solid with minor scattered soiling.

Pamphlet. Zustand: Good. Pamphlet. LACKING any wraps and frontis illustration that were issued. 56 pp. A single issue of this magazine, featuring a continuation of the captivity narrative and French and Indian War account of John Elliot; speculation on the origin of Native Americans in North and South America, claims of the United States on Denmark; a biography of Fisher Ames, with a portrait plate, etc. Samuel L. Knapp edited the Boston Gazette in 1824, and established this and the National Republican in the mid 1820's. He was noted for biographical writings (Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography). GOOD condition. Minor to moderate chipping and creasing along the fore edge, with a few minor tears. Faint dampstain along the upper margin and fore edge, affecting the first several pages. Interior clean and solid.

Pamphlet. Zustand: Good. Pamphlet. LACKING any wraps and frontis illustration that were issued. 56 pp. Second issue of this magazine, featuring articles on Nahant in Massachusetts; a collection of anecdotes on the actions and participation of Allen McLane in the Revolutionary War, including extracts from his journal; a lengthy extract of an address by Daniel Webster; short foreign and domestic news, etc. Samuel L. Knapp edited the Boston Gazette in 1824, and established this and the National Republican in the mid 1820's. He was noted for biographical writings (Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography). GOOD+ condition. Moderate chipping and creasing along the fore edge, with a few minor tears. Some toning to the paper. Interior clean and solid.

Pamphlet. Zustand: Good. Pamphlet. LACKING any wraps and frontis illustration that were issued. 55 pp. A single issue of this magazine, featuring a lengthy article on the history of witchcraft, discussing superstitions and beliefs from ancient times to the then present, and discussing different civilizations practices of it, including the Egyptians and the Druids. This account also discusses at some length, the accusations of witchcraft in the early colonies, especially Massachusetts, describing the persecution of Mary Parsons, Moll Pitcher and others accused of practicing witchcraft. Also included is continuation of an article on the first settlement of the United States, short accounts of useful inventions and improvements, etc. Samuel L. Knapp edited the Boston Gazette in 1824, and established this and the National Republican in the mid 1820's. He was noted for biographical writings (Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography). GOOD condition. Minor to moderate chipping and creasing along the fore edge, with a few minor tears. Minor foxing to the first page. Interior clean and solid.