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The First book of the American chronicles of the times : Chap. I.

Other author/creatorAdams, Samuel, 1722-1803.
Format Book and Microform
Publication Info[Newport, R.I.] : [Printed by Solomon Southwick], [1774]
Description10 pages ; 19 cm (12mo)
Subject(s)
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 42595
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 42595. ^A478749
General noteThe events preceding the American Revolution, related in mock-Biblical style.
General noteCaption title.
General note"... said to be wrote by that great patriot ... S----l A---s [i.e., Samuel Adams], Esquire, a member for this province in the Grand American Continental Congress."--from an advertisement for the work in: The Wonder of wonders ... 2nd. ed., Salem, Mass. : E. Russell, 1775. A portrait of Adams appears on the title page of Russell's edition of the work (Salem, 1774).
General noteAscribed to the press of Solomon Southwick on the basis of the tailpiece (Reilly 159). Cf. Alden.
General noteSignatures: [A]⁴ B1.
References Bristol B3737
References Bristol B3738
References Shipton & Mooney 42595
References Shipton & Mooney 42600
References Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 535
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 42595; 42600).
Genre/formSatires.
Other titleAmerican chronicles of the times.

Available Items

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Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 42595 ✔ Available
Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 42600 ✔ Available