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1820 volume 90 |
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Gentleman's Magazine vol.90,
2 parts, 1820
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Indexing |
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general index
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A general index to the magazine from 1731 to 1818 is
offered.
 The pattern of indexing follows that of the volume indexes; there are four volumes in which:- This index, which will be of the greatest utility to those who possess the whole set of the most antient and best-supported Magazine, is divided into Seven distinct portions. 1. Essays, Original Letters, &c. &c. 2. Select Poetry, antient and modern. 3. Books reviewed. 4. Books announced for Publication. 5. Musical Publications. 6. Plates. 7. Promotions, Births, Marriages, Obituary, &c. A fifth volume repeats some of the indexing, being both a list and index to plates and illustrations. Dr Johnson's comment is:- The Utility of GENERAL INDEX, to so Miscelllaneous a Work as the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, when the Indulgence of the Publick has increased to [NINETY] Volumes, is too evident to be questioned; and we therefore hope that we are now making some return to our Friends, however unequal, for the Favours which we have received; for not to be able to find what we know to be in our possession, is a more vexatious circumstance than the mere want of what we have neglected to procure. This index will not only assist the Forgetful, but direct the Inquisitive. It will enable those who read for higher purposes then mere Amusement, to class the many subjects which our extenive Plan has included, and to bring together much useful Knowledge, in ... And there is a statement of aims and objectives (to use contemporary parlance).  |
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