The Historical Magazine, Or, Classical Library of Public Events: Consisting of Authentic Anecdotes, Biographical Memoirs, Manners and Customs, Philosophical Papers, Natural History, Theatrical Intelligence, Analysis of Historical Books, Domestic News, &c. &c. &c, Volume 1D. Brewman, New Street, Shoe Lane, 1789 - History |
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| Title | The Historical Magazine, Or, Classical Library of Public Events: Consisting of Authentic Anecdotes, Biographical Memoirs, Manners and Customs, Philosophical Papers, Natural History, Theatrical Intelligence, Analysis of Historical Books, Domestic News, &c. &c. &c, Volume 1 |
| Illustrated by | A. Birrell |
| Contributors | Robert Bisset, Draper Brewman |
| Publisher | D. Brewman, New Street, Shoe Lane, 1789 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 16 Oct 2007 |
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