Analectic Magazine facts for kids
Analectic Magazine, 1816
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| Founder | Moses Thomas |
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| First issue | January 1813 |
| Final issue | 1820 |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Philadelphia |
| Language | English |
| OCLC | 1481055 |
The Analectic Magazine was a popular magazine published in Philadelphia, United States, between 1813 and 1820. It was like an old-fashioned journal that shared new ideas, stories, and reviews of books. It was a way for people to learn about what was happening in the world and read interesting articles.
What Was the Analectic Magazine?
The Analectic Magazine was first started by Moses Thomas in Philadelphia. Later, another person named James Maxwell took over publishing it. The magazine was known for its original reviews and biographies. It also featured summaries of new books and translations from French journals. Sometimes, it even reprinted articles from British newspapers.
Famous People Involved
A very famous American writer, Washington Irving, was the editor of the magazine from 1813 to 1814. He helped decide what articles would be published. Even a US president, Thomas Jefferson, was a reader! Letters between Jefferson and James Maxwell show that the president subscribed to the magazine.
Interesting Facts and Articles
The magazine included some very special things. For example, the first lithograph ever made in America appeared in the July 1819 issue. A lithograph is a type of print made using a special stone or metal plate. This first American lithograph showed a peaceful woodland scene with a stream and a house. It was created by an artist named Bass Otis.
The Analectic Magazine covered many different topics. Here are a few examples of what readers could find:
- Rand's System of Penmanship: This was a guide on how to write neatly.
- Notes on the Missouri River: This article shared observations about the Missouri River and the Native American tribes living nearby. It was written by a military gentleman in 1819.
- Sismondi on Prejudices: This was a translated article about different kinds of biases or unfair opinions.
- "Defence of Fort M'Henry": This was the famous poem written by Francis Scott Key in November 1814. This poem later became the lyrics for the United States national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
The magazine stopped being published in 1820 because its editor, James Maxwell, became ill.
