The Flash Press facts for kids
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| Set in | New York City |
| Publisher | The University of Chicago Press |
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Publication date
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May 2008 |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 9780226112343 |
The Flash Press: Sporting Male Weeklies in 1840s New York is a book written by Patricia Cline Cohen, Timothy J. Gilfoyle, and Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz. They worked with the American Antiquarian Society to write about a special part of New York City's history in the 1840s.
The book explores four unique newspapers. These papers were called "Sporting Male Weeklies." They were published in New York between 1841 and 1843. The newspapers included The Flash (also known as The Sunday Flash), The Libertine, The Weekly Rake, and The Whip.
The Flash Press helps us understand why these newspapers were seen as very different for their time. It also looks at the people who read them. The book explores where these readers lived and worked. It also explains why these newspapers were so popular with them.
Contents
What Was the Flash Press?
The book The Flash Press focuses on a group of newspapers from the 1840s. These papers were published weekly in New York City. They were known for their unique content.
Newspapers of the 1840s
In the 1840s, newspapers were a main way to get news. Most papers shared general news or political views. But the "Sporting Male Weeklies" were different. They focused on topics that interested a specific group of men.
- The Flash (or The Sunday Flash)
- The Libertine
- The Weekly Rake
- The Whip
These papers offered a different kind of reading. They were not like the serious newspapers of the day.
Why Were These Papers Important?
The Flash Press helps us learn about a hidden part of history. It shows us what life was like for some people in New York City. The book explains why these newspapers were so popular.
Who Read These Papers?
The book looks at the readers of these weekly papers. It explores their daily lives. It also tries to understand what made these newspapers appealing to them. These readers were often men living and working in the city. They were looking for something new to read.
Researching Old Newspapers
The authors of The Flash Press did a lot of research. They studied old newspapers from the 1840s. The American Antiquarian Society helped them find these rare papers. This research helps us understand history better. It shows us how people lived and what they read long ago.
