THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE AND HISTORICAL CHRONICLE FOR THE YEAR 1804: Volume 73 — Leather Bound, First English Printing of Original Articles Reporting On: The Rivalry and Fatal Duel Between Aaron Burr and the Then-Sitting Vice President of the United States, Alexander Hamilton; Napoleon's Coronation as The Emperor of France; Congressional Debate as to the Merits of "The Louisiana Purchase" from France; The Planned French Invasion of England; and Documented Proof That Thunder Creates Fairy Rings of Mushrooms Publisher: John Nichols, London (1804)
In well preserved condition. The leather boards and binding are solid and tight save for some shelfwear and chipping. The pages are crisp and clean save for some light sporadic foxing. Gentleman's Magazine is a British publication of world politics, culture, and the arts. This volume is for six issues, from July to December of the year 1804. Also included are several large engravings on architecture of notable English homes, buildings and found ancient artifacts. Interesting historical articles of note include:
– Original Reporting on the Rivalry and Fatal Duel between Aaron Burr and the then-sitting Vice President of the United States, Alexander Hamilton, page 874
- Detailed Report on the Proceedings of Napoleon's Coronation as The Emperor of France, page 1141
- Congressional Debate as to the arguments for and against "The Louisiana Purchase" from France, page 778
- The Planned French Invasion of England, page 679
- Documented Scientific Proof that Thunder Creates Fairy Rings of Mushrooms, page 802
- Interesting Graphs and Charts on English Weather Patterns, page 1204
