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A Pocket Almanack, for the Year of Our Lord 1795: Being the Third After Leap Year, and Nineteenth of American Independence, Which Began July 4th, 1776
A window into late 18th‑century life, science, and public records.
This edition gathers daily notes, court calendars, eclipse forecasts, and maritime data from 1795 and 1795, offering a vivid snapshot of the era. From legal schedules to celestial events and local offices, the material unfolds as a tertiary reference that records how people kept time, stayed informed, and ran their communities.
Daily and monthly court schedules across counties, including when sessions met and which courts were in use.Astronomical notes and eclipse timings, plus descriptions of the sun and moon’s paths and related observations.Public records, official fees, ship and wharfage rates, and lists of local officers and surveyors.Miscellaneous notes on weather, notable days, and calendar references that illuminate daily life in this period. Ideal for readers of historical almanacs, local history, and 18th‑century public records, this book presents a textured picture of a world before modern indexing and databases. It’s a practical reference for researchers, students, and curious readers who want a tangible sense of the era’s routines and data.
This edition gathers daily notes, court calendars, eclipse forecasts, and maritime data from 1795 and 1795, offering a vivid snapshot of the era. From legal schedules to celestial events and local offices, the material unfolds as a tertiary reference that records how people kept time, stayed informed, and ran their communities.
Daily and monthly court schedules across counties, including when sessions met and which courts were in use.Astronomical notes and eclipse timings, plus descriptions of the sun and moon’s paths and related observations.Public records, official fees, ship and wharfage rates, and lists of local officers and surveyors.Miscellaneous notes on weather, notable days, and calendar references that illuminate daily life in this period. Ideal for readers of historical almanacs, local history, and 18th‑century public records, this book presents a textured picture of a world before modern indexing and databases. It’s a practical reference for researchers, students, and curious readers who want a tangible sense of the era’s routines and data.
202 pages, Hardcover
Published August 18, 2018
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