The Western Journal Vols 1-15, 1848-1856
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Author: Tarver, M. & T.F. Risk, H. Cobb, editors
Title: The Western Journal, of Agriculture, Manufactures, Mechanic Arts, Internal Improvement, Commerce, and General Literature. Volumes 1-15
Place Published: St. Louis
Publisher:M. Tarver, T.F. Risk, H. Cobb, Editors and Proprietors
Date Published: 1848-1856
Description:
15 volumes bound in 12. Representing an unbroken run of the agriculture and commerce-based periodical from January 1848 to February 1856. Illustrated with occasional engraved maps, views, portraits, charts and diagrams, some folding. (8vo) 21x13.5 cm (8¼x5¼"), bound uniformly in modern blue cloth, spines lettered in gilt; new endpapers.
With the subtitle "Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts are the basis of Civilization", this monthly periodical highlighted news, articles, and "polite" literature that featured agriculture and its adjacent science, economics, and culture including poetry and music. Given the scope of topics, this run offers a wealth of data for any researcher interested in the time period. Each volume includes a table of contents to locate relevant articles in each volume. Ex-libris with book stamps on some title pages and frontispieces, both ink and perforated.
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