Harpers magazine began publication as harpers new monthly magazine with the june 1850 issue. This image might not be in the public domain outside of the united states. Burning of barnums museum, harpers weekly, july 29, 1865 this article from harpers weekly, the nations most widely circulated illustrated newspaper, describes the spectacle of the fire that destroyed the american museum and drew a large and sometimes panicked crowd of observers. Harper s weekly is the name of an american weekly periodical by the publishers of harper s magazine that has gone through several incarnations. Images of blacks in harpers weekly news images political cartoons blackville harpers weekly was a new york based newspaper in the last half of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Harper weekly, dated 1861 1865, new york, from during. Volume 4 issue 19, december 1851 issue 20, january 1852 issue 21, february 1852 issue 22, march 1852 issue 23, april 1852 issue 24, may 1852. Among the few pictorial endorsements that appeared in january, 1863, was a detailed doublepage engraving in harpers weekly based on a drawing by its news artist and budding editorial cartoonist thomas nast. Emancipation, harpers weekly, january 24, 1863 visual. Find the cooccurrence of two or three words or phrases boolean searches. Find the cooccurrence of two or three words or phrases.
Including original 19 page doublecolumn article extracted from an issue of harpers new monthly magazine, 1870. Harpers weekly may, 1865 lincoln funeralbooth s capture, price. In addition to the civil war, this harpers weekly collection covers other events occurring from 1861 to 1865, including the assassination of president lincoln. We present below, for your research and perusal, the entire newspaper. Harpers weekly the civil war years is the digital reissue of the legendary illustrated news magazine. Browse our offerings of issues from 1865, the year when the u. Emancipation, harpers weekly, january 24, 1863 consternation as well as celebration greeted the emancipation proclamation. The main subject of the issue is the lincoln assassination and the capture of john wilkes booth.
Harpers weekly civil war era newspaper 1861 1865 gift. Harper s weekly original civil war newspapers we believe that the most exciting way to study the civil war, is to watch the war unfold on the pages of original harper s weekly newspapers. It changed its name to harpers monthly magazine for the christmas 1900. Harper s weekly, a journal of civilization was an american political magazine based in new york city. Front cover features two illustrations of john brown following his failed raid on harpers ferrythe prisoner brown wounded, lying on a cot and his boston counsel, mr. In my case it is a tie between two very different historical periods. In addition to the civil war, this harper s weekly collection covers other events occurring from 1861 to 1865, including the assassination of president lincoln.
Original antique, complete 16 page issue of the may, 1865 issue of harpers weekly. Every downloaded issue brings subscribers an entire month of harpers weekly, unfolding each thrilling event, important news story, and significant moment of history. This early political cartoon of thomas nast is one of a pair called pardon and franchise the two cartoons contrast confederate politicians and generals applying for pardons, which may give them the right to vote and hold office, with a black union soldier who has lost his leg and does not have the right to vote. Harpers weekly was a new york based newspaper in the last half of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Uploaded by associatejyeafamasaga on april 12, 2012. It carried extensive coverage of the american civil war, including many illustrations of events from the war. Harpers weekly original civil war newspapers we believe that the most exciting way to study the civil war, is to watch the war unfold on the pages of original harpers weekly newspapers. Harpers weekly civil war era newspaper 18611865 gift. Harpers weekly july 25, 1863 by harpers weekly, january 1, 2001, applewood books edition, ringbound in english. The issues are filled with news, commentary, images, political cartoons, and advertisements, giving not only the important moments of civil war america, but also some of the mundane details that make history fascinating.
Harper s weekly, new york, april 8, 1865 this issue was printed just one day prior to the surrender of robert e. In weekly issues, harpers presented a mixture of news stories, gossip, poetry, and most notably, woodengraved. Reflecting the weeklys alliance with the newlyformed union league clubthe publications editor, george. The only thing that is not period correct on them it the small barcode on the back and a brief description listing the producer applewood books. A dead failure, from harpers weekly, june, 1874, p.
First appearance in original wrappers of twains personal recollections of joan of arc, which was serialized from april 1895 to april 1896 in harpers magazine. Among others, governor wise, of virginia, and governor gist, of south carolina, entertain, and endeavor to disseminate this opinion. Volume 3 issue, june 1851 issue 14, july 1851 issue 15, august 1851 issue 16, september 1851 issue 17, october 1851 issue 18, november 1851. Folio views from harpers weekly 18591879 index to wood engravings of new york city new york city exhibition home page philadelphia print shop home page harpers weekly was a new york based newspaper in the last half of the nineteenth and early twentieth century.
It changed its name to harper s monthly magazine for the christmas 1900. The creator and year of publication are essential information and must be provided. Harper s weekly may 10, 1862 miscellaneous print by harper s weekly staff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This early political cartoon of thomas nast is one of a pair called pardon and franchise.
It is the front page of harpers weekly from may 6, 1865, right after president lincoln had been assassinated. Harpers weekly front page may 6, 1865 an evanston couple who weve known for years came into our store with a wonderful historical piece to frame. Jan 01, 2000 harpers weekly may 10, 1862 miscellaneous print by harpers weekly staff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Harper s weekly was the most popular newspaper during the civil war, and it featured stunning illustrations, and in depth stories on all the important people. Civil war came to an official end and reconstruction began. The main subject of the issue is the lincoln assassination and the. Currently, this system contains the volume of harpers weekly for the year 1865.
This article from harpers weekly, the nations most widely circulated illustrated newspaper, describes the spectacle of the fire that destroyed the american museum and drew a large and sometimes panicked crowd of observers. The only thing that is not period correct on them it the small barcode on the back and a brief description listing the producer applewood books, by the way. Consternation as well as celebration greeted the emancipation proclamation. I got 3 from 1861, 2 from 1862, 2 from 1863, 2 from 1864, and one from 1865. The article mourns the passing of the american museum, which. Facsimile newspapers of the original harpers weekly from the civil war era, faithfully reproduced on acidfree paper. Harpers weekly began publication in 1857 as a journal of civilization, and contained notable. Gordon, scourged back, harpers weekly, 1863 july 4. This publication really isnt a book but it certainly is a reproduction of a period publication. The main subject of the issue is lincolns assassination.
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Harpers weekly may 6, 1865 lincoln assassination issue, status. Harper s magazine began publication as harper s new monthly magazine with the june 1850 issue. Harpers weekly, new york, april 8, 1865 this issue was printed just one day prior to the surrender of robert e. Click on the thumbnails to be taken to the full, readable, rendition of that page. Go below the links to other books for the listing of dates we have in stock. Harpers weekly may 6, 1865 lincoln assassination issue. Harpers weekly is the name of an american weekly periodical by the publishers of harpers magazine that has gone through several incarnations. The union army entering richmond, april 3, 1865 by april of 1865, shermans army had taken possession of savannah, charleston. There are several woodcut illustrations in the issue and all are shown in the photos above. Harpers weekly began publication in 1857 as a journal of civilization, and contained notable coverage of the us civil war and. The two cartoons contrast confederate politicians and generals applying for pardons, which may give them the right to vote and hold office, with a black union soldier who has lost his. The remaining volumes will be added as they are digitized. A fine doublefold illustration featuring several vignettes of domestic scenes. Champion nine of the atlantic baseball club of brooklyn, l.
These pictures remain one of the best sources for lively, informative images of nineteenthcentury america. Harpers weekly july 25, 1863 january 1, 2001 edition. Harpers magazine, the oldest generalinterest monthly in america, explores the issues that drive our national conversation, through longform narrative journalism and essays, and such celebrated features as the iconic harpers index. A burden he has to shoulder, from harpers weekly, october. Jun 26, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Burning of barnums museum, harpers weekly, july 29, 1865. Harpers weekly was the most popular newspaper during the civil war, and it featured stunning illustrations, and in depth stories on all the important people. The april 29, 1865 edition of harpers weekly is a first edition description of the assassination and death of president abraham lincoln. Harpers weekly may 10, 1862 miscellaneous print by harpers weekly staff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hoyt, and the arraignment brown standing before the judge. Harpers weekly issues from 1865 our inventory of harpers weekly is the largest youll find anywhere.
Harper s magazine is a monthly magazine publishing literature and commentary. A burden he has to shoulder, from harpers weekly, october 24, 1874, cover page by thomas nast 1874. All prints are wood engravings published in new york in issues of harpers weekly. Created published harpers weekly, new york, may, 1865. In weekly issues, harpers presented a mixture of news stories, gossip, poetry, and most notably, woodengraved illustrations. Harpers weekly, december 17, 1859 the south imagines that the northern people sympathize with john brown, and regard him as a martyr. March 11, 1865 march 18, 1865 march 25, 1865 april 6, 1861 april, 1861 april 20, 1861 april 27, 1861 sold out. Harpers weekly reports events of 1865 marshall university. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Harper weekly, dated 18611865, new york, from during the civil war. After the civil war began, the weekly firmly supported lincoln and the north.
Find combinations of two or three words in a given poem or verse. Buy harpers weekly january 10, 1863 by harpers weekly creator online at alibris. Complete original antique 16 page may 6, 1865 issue of harpers weekly, disbound from an 1865 volume of harpers. The full front page features the first printed illustration of santa claus by thomas nast.
Harper s weekly began publication in 1857 as a journal of civilization, and contained notable. Single word and phrase searches throughout the entire work proximity searches. Lincoln warns about slaverys increasing control over the nation in 1858. April 23, 1864 april 30, 1864 april 29, 1865 may 4, 1861 may 11, 1861.