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THBEarly Nashville Newspaper, The Backwoodsman, Vol. I, No. III
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- Lot Description
The Backwoodsman. Devoted to Literature and the News of the Day. Nashville, TN: A.J. Carden, December 8, 1838. Vol. 1, No. III. 4pp, 14.5 x 22.25 in. A weekly literary newspaper printed at the Nashville Steam Press by B.R. McKennie, who was associated at the time with The Nashville Whig.
Extremely rare early Nashville newspaper that made its debut in November 1838, this being its third issue.
The paper contains stories with local, regional, and national interest, including a column on the spread of Abolitionism southward and westward to reach the slaves of Tennessee. However, this newspaper is noticeably less political than other papers of the day. In a section containing words of praise for the new publication, the unique nature of the paper is heralded. "'The Backwoodsman.' This is the title of a new periodical recently commenced in this city...It is intended to be a Literary paper, and from the character, which it has thus far exhibited, a pleasing evidence is afforded, that its columns will be both entertaining and instructive." The Tennessee Telegraph reflected that "It is to be lamented that literary papers are not encouraged more than they have been in the western country. The news reading community seems to be too much devoted to politics, and too little to literature; too much to the affairs of government, and too little to the feelings of the heart and soul."
Condition
Toned with some foxing. Upper portion of front page is more toned than rest of paper. Some small losses particularly along edges and fold lines on front page. Rear page has large loss on top edge affecting several words of text. City Hotel inked at top right.
In excellent, working condition.
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