The Analectic Magazine - Softcover

Washington Irving

 
9780371713846: The Analectic Magazine

Synopsis

The Analectic Magazineoffers a mosaic of a early 19th-century periodical digest that combines biography, naval history, political commentary, obituaries, anecdotes, poetry, and science notes. It interweaves portraits of reform and leadership with reflections on war, liberty, and culture. The selections cover William Penn and Pennsylvania with Quaker faith, tolerance, and colonial governance; a balanced portrait of Lord Nelson highlighting heroism and human fault; a naval policy treatise advocating a ready-to-sea navy with practical bases and manpower strategies; Commodore Perry’s War of 1812 exploits and leadership under fire; official documents and obituaries; and arts, anecdote, and science interludes ranging from Reynolds and Johnson to early heat radiation discussions and steam-navigation concepts. The content spans the 17th through early 19th centuries from a transatlantic perspective, pairing British and American currents in biography, history, and cultural criticism. The issue is a mosaic of leadership, liberty, and maritime power, interlacing poetry, satire, and miscellanea.

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