The Analectic Magazine (1813–1820) was published in Philadelphia by Moses Thomas, and later, by James Maxwell.[1] Washington Irving served as editor 1813-1814.[2] The magazine was described as "comprising original reviews, biography, analytical abstracts of new publications, translations from French journals, and selections from the most esteemed British reviews." Some issues contained reprinted articles from the British press, and there were extensive book reviews. "The first lithograph ever made in America is in this magazine for July 1819. It represents a woodland scene — a flowing stream and a single house upon the bank. It was made by Bass Otis."[3] Editor Maxwell became ill in 1820 and publication ceased.
Founder | Moses Thomas |
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First issue | January 1813 |
Final issue | 1820 |
Country | United States |
Based in | Philadelphia |
Language | English |
OCLC | 1481055 |
Readers included US president Thomas Jefferson. The US National Archives has letters between Jefferson and James Maxwell detailing Jefferson's subscription to Analectic Magazine.[4] A sampling of assorted topics includes:
Comprising original reviews, biography, analytical abstracts of new publications, translations from French journals, and selections from the most esteemed British reviews
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