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1788 (Oct) THE BEAUTIES OF MAGAZINES, REVIEWS (RARE) Jefferson/Franklin/Indians
1788 (Oct) THE BEAUTIES OF MAGAZINES, REVIEWS (RARE) Jefferson/Franklin/Indians
1788 (Oct) THE BEAUTIES OF MAGAZINES, REVIEWS (RARE) Jefferson/Franklin/Indians
1788 (Oct) THE BEAUTIES OF MAGAZINES, REVIEWS (RARE) Jefferson/Franklin/Indians
1788 (Oct) THE BEAUTIES OF MAGAZINES, REVIEWS (RARE) Jefferson/Franklin/Indians
1788 (Oct) THE BEAUTIES OF MAGAZINES, REVIEWS (RARE) Jefferson/Franklin/Indians
1788 (Oct) THE BEAUTIES OF MAGAZINES, REVIEWS (RARE) Jefferson/Franklin/Indians
1788 (Oct) THE BEAUTIES OF MAGAZINES, REVIEWS (RARE) Jefferson/Franklin/Indians

1788 (Oct) THE BEAUTIES OF MAGAZINES, REVIEWS (RARE) Jefferson/Franklin/Indians

$ 39.33

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  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1800

    Description

    1788 (October) THE BEAUTIES OF MAGAZINES, REVIEWS, etc. (RARE) ~ Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin anecdotes about American Indians' character (favorable)
    VERY SCARE TITLE
    , unlisted in Crane & Kaye, Census of British Newspapers and Periodicals, British Union Catalogue of Periodicals, Stewart/Union List of Serials, Titus finds a single surviving run.
    Under Fine Specimen of Indian Eloquence:  "Mr. Jefferson, a gentleman of great eminence in America both in politics and literature, has remarked, that to form a just estimate of the genius and mental powers of the Indians, more facts are wanting, and great allowance is to be made for those circumstances of their situation which call for a display of particular talents only..."  (White man's misdirected vengeance on Indian who's friendly to the white men murders Indian family.)  "Unfortunately a canoe of women and children, with one man only, was seen coming from the opposite shore, unarmed, and unsuspecting any hostile attack from the whites.  Cresap and his party concealed themselves on the bank of the river; and the moment the canoe reached the shore, singled out their objects, and at one fire killed every person in it.  This happened to be the family of Logan, who had long been distinguished as a friend of the whites..."
    "To the preceding anecdote in favour of the American character, may be added the following by Dr. Benjamin Franklin.  The Indian men, when young, are hunters and warriors: when old, counsellors; for all their government is by the counsel or advice of the sages..." "Having frequent occasions to hold public councils, they have acquired great order and decency in conducting them..."
    Long review of Gibbons Immortal Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, visit to Greece, copperplate of Queen Charlotte, and more in this monthly issue.
    Measures about 8-1/8" x 5".  There is one plate (Queen  Charlotte, wife of George III) and no maps in this issue.
    Any questions, please contact me.