After the civil war began, the weekly firmly supported lincoln and the north. Paper has articles on the metropolitan fair for the united states sanitary commission held in new york and chapter 11 of quite alone by george augustus sala, among other stories and articles of interest. The accompaning article is a very through description of president lincoln s assissination. Feb 21, 2019 abraham lincoln assassination april 1865. This weeks edition of harpers weekly naturally printed before the. So as not to upset its wide readership in the south, harper s took a moderate editorial position on the issue of slavery prior to the outbreak of the war. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read harpers weekly 1865 part 3 war ends. Publication date 1857 topics genealogy publisher new york. Front page article features a sketch of lincolns assassin john wilkes booth. Weekly image courtesy of hargrett rare book and manuscript library university of georgia libraries. Framed vintage harpers weekly december 9, 1865 ulysses s. Disagreeable girls, a harpers weekly lament, april, 1865.
It carried extensive coverage of the american civil war, including many illustrations of events from the war. This issue contains the first report of the assassination in harpers weekly. 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. Civil war harpers weekly, complete years 1862 1865, in four volumes. The april 29, 1865 edition of harper s weekly is a first edition description of the assassination and death of president abraham lincoln. Click on the thumbnails to be taken to the full, readable, rendition of that page. In addition to the civil war, this harpers weekly collection covers other events occurring from 1861 to 1865, including the assassination. Civil war harper s weekly, complete years 1862 1865, in four volumes. Harper s weekly april 5, 1862 paperback january 1, 2000 by harper s weekly staff editor 5.
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. Harpers weekly january 7, 1865 by harpers weekly staff, 9781557098177, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is the original 1865 issue with 16 pages full of illustrations, stories, advertisements, etc. Perhaps the most famous illustration of lincolns richmond visit was created by thomas nast for the harpers weekly issue of february 24, 1866. Harper s weekly is the name of an american weekly periodical by the publishers of harper s magazine that has gone through several incarnations. The original descriptions of illustrations and events including mosby, petersburg, richmond, shermans march, sheridan in the shenandoah valley, davis capture, etc. Nast portrays lincoln, with tad clinging to his side and two sailors in front and behind him, walking among an entirely african. The month that saved america is a wellresearched and wellwritten book about the last month of the american civil war.
Note that the postcard version corrects the date to april 4, 1865. Harpers weekly portrayed in everyday detail to its readers of 18651869 the current events, issues and personalities that were central to reconstruction and the impeachment of andrew johnson. An archive at son of the south has page scans of most of the issues. Apr 29, 2018 this is a selective collection of harpers weekly woodcut civil war images during the first half of 1865. Harper s weekly was the most widely read journal in the united states throughout the period of the civil war. It changed its name to harpers monthly magazine for the christmas 1900. Civil war 18611865 illustrations series 1865 part 3 war ends, surrender ebook written by walt h. Page from harpers weekly, june 29, 1861, including four prints and. Harpers young people, an illustrated weekly, july 15, 1890, vol. Harper s weekly, new york, april 8, 1865 this issue was printed just one day prior to the surrender of robert e. Abraham lincoln assassination april 1865 national press. Jan 01, 2000 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. Poor condition with tears, loss, small worm holes, browning to the paper but complete. Illustrated harpers weekly magazines 18501899 publication year.
Harpers weekly is the name of an american weekly periodical by the publishers of harpers magazine that has gone through several incarnations. The events surrounding lincolns murder occurring during this time are in 1865 part i lincoln. Harpers weekly issues from 1864 browse our inventory of harpers weekly issues from 1864, which chronicle a nation weary of a civil war whose end, which was to come in april 1865, at times seemed anything but inevitable. Reflecting the weeklys alliance with the newlyformed union league clubthe publications editor, george. The issue also contains fabulous illustrations of the battle of. Apr 5, 2015 this board contains images from harpers weekly during the civil war. Jay winik offers a brilliant new look at the civil wars final days that will forever change the way we see the wars end and the nations new beginning. The april 29, 1865 edition of harpers weekly is a first edition description of the assassination and death of president abraham lincoln. Harper s young people, an illustrated weekly, july 15, 1890, vol. Harpers weekly, new york, april 8, 1865 this issue was printed just one day prior to the surrender of robert e. Harpers weekly magazine april 2 1898 matanzas cuba frederic remington. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Harper s weekly, the general interest periodical published from 18571912, is a primary source for learning about nineteenthcentury events, people, and culture. See more ideas about war, american civil war and history.
Harpers weekly april 29, 1865 harpers weekly staff on. Emancipation, harper s weekly, january 24, 1863 consternation as well as celebration greeted the emancipation proclamation. Emancipation, harpers weekly, january 24, 1863 visual. The accompaning article is a very through description of president lincolns assissination. Consternation as well as celebration greeted the emancipation proclamation. Front page features large lithograph of john wilkes booth.
The author seems to be one of those rare writers who can convey both small details and overviews equally well. Just a reading copy or you might be able to salvage prints. Harper s magazine is a monthly magazine publishing literature and commentary. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Facsimile newspapers of the original harpers weekly from the civil war era, faithfully reproduced on acid free paper. Includes clara barton raising the national flag, august 17, 1865. Harper s 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 harper s index. Harpers weekly published poignant lincoln cartoon georgiainfo. This is a selective collection of harpers weekly woodcut civil war images extracted from throughout the 1865 harpers editions with the original descriptions of illustrations and events surrounding lincolns murderabout this document several years ago, fauquier resident paul mellon kindly gifted a collection of harpers weekly news magazines to the fauquier historical society. Facsimile newspapers of the original harpers weekly from the civil war era, faithfully reproduced on acidfree paper. Harpers weekly civil war issue april 26, 1862 mg halle life in the field. Harpers weekly october 17, 1863 by harpers weekly creator.
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Search results for photo, print, drawing, harpers weekly, available. Harper s magazine began publication as harper s new monthly magazine with the june 1850 issue. Facsimile newspapers of the original harper s weekly from the civil war era, faithfully reproduced on acid free paper. Harpers weekly from saturday, april 9, 1864 internet archive. Interior illustrations feature two full pages covering the collapse and surrender of petersburg, va.
Harpers weekly vol 15 abebooks shop for books, art. The april 27, 1861 edition of harper s weekly features a biography and picture of president abraham lincoln, and an incredible description of mr. Search results for photo, print, drawing, harpers weekly. Apr 24, 2018 the most legendary girls, disagreeablywise, in all history albeit fictional, cinderella s stepsisters embody those skewered so well in harper s print. Harpers weekly, new york, may, 1865 subject headings lincoln, abraham, 18091865. Harpers weekly, a journal of civilization was an american political magazine based in new york city.
This is a selective collection of harpers weekly woodcut civil war images during the first half of 1865. Buy harpers weekly october 17, 1863 by harpers weekly creator online at alibris. A man knows a man, wood engraving, harpers weekly, april 22, 1865. Harpers magazine began publication as harpers new monthly magazine with the june 1850 issue. Jay winik offers a brilliant new look at the civil war s final days that will forever change the way we see the war s end and the nation s new beginning. Harpers weekly june 7, 1862 by harpers weekly staff editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Page from harpers weekly, june 29, 1861, including four prints and text 4 prints 1 page. Page from harper s weekly, june 29, 1861, including four prints and text 4 prints 1 page. Supplies january 1, 2000 by harper s weekly staff editor see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Includes lincoln assassination issues and trial issues.
This is a book that should not be missed by anyone who enjoys reading about history. Apr 30, 2008 author of harper s weekly july 25, 1863, harper s weekly october 19, 1861, harper s weekly may 30, 1863, harper s weekly september 26, 1863, harper s weekly july 27, 1861, harper s weekly march 2, 1861, harper s weekly december 5, 1863, harper s weekly january 2, 1864. More information about this seller contact this seller 15. The or else, seems to follow along with what happens to those in fairy tales, too. This original edition of harpers weekly newspaper, from april 29, 1865, is in good condition. Apr 5, 2015 this board contains images from harper s weekly during the civil war. Harpers weekly april 15, 1865 from our special war correspondent.
A man knows a man, wood engraving, harpers weekly, april 22. In the end, april 1865 emerged as not just the tale of the war s denouement, but the story of the making of our nation. Harper s weekly, new york, may, 1865 subject headings lincoln, abraham, 1809 1865. 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. Civil war harpers weekly, complete years 1862 1865, in. Harpers weekly february 21, 1863 united states military shaving shop.
Among the few pictorial endorsements that appeared in january, 1863, was a detailed doublepage engraving in harper s weekly based on a drawing by its news artist and budding editorial cartoonist thomas nast. Lincoln visits richmond, april 4, 1865 lincoln collection. 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. We present below, for your research and perusal, the entire newspaper. Harper s weekly april, 1861 paperback january 1, 1970.
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. Front page article features a sketch of lincoln s assassin john wilkes booth. Harpers weekly began publication in 1857 as a journal of civilization, and contained notable. This original edition of harper s weekly newspaper, from april 29, 1865, is in good condition. Several good books and articles have been written about johnsons life in general and his impeachment in particular. The issue also contains fabulous illustrations of the battle of fort sumter. Tensions between the north and south erupted into civil war in 1861.