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Early Provincial Newspapers in England

R. M. Wiles

Frontmatter: Preface, Note on the Dating of Early Newspapers, Contents, Illustrations

1. Weekly Intelligence for Country Readers
2. Format and Press Time
3. Distribution and Profits
4. Advertising
5. News from Far and Near
6. Editorial Comments
7. Literary Features and Fillers
8. Disclosures

Appendixes
A. Gloucester Journal: Area of Distribution in 1725
B. Chronological Chart
C. Register of English Provincial Newspapers

Bibliography and Index

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