Emigration to America, in Walker's Hibernian Magazine, or Compendium of Entertaining Knowledge for May, 1783.

Dublin: Printed by Thomas Walker at Cicero's Head, 1783. Complete monthly number, with article concerning the dangers of emigrating from England to America, titled, "Extracts from the King's thoughts on the Difficulties and Distresses in which the Peace of 1783, has Involved the People of England; and on the present disposition to Emigrate to America" (p257), and Natural History Philippine Islands.

The Hibernian covered news and politics in Ireland, Britain, Europe and North America, as well as theater. Includes copper engraved portrait of Mrs. Siddons.

8vo, pp225 - 280. Single issue, extracted from yearly volume. Good + condition. Item #24840

Price: $75.00