"Read All About It" English History Through Newspapers of the 17th and 18th Centuries Students can learn much about history through newspapers. Newspapers are the ultimate primary sources! This kit gives you facsimiles actual newspapers: Votes of the House of Commons, 1680 The Observator, 1683 The Athenian Mercury, 1694 A Collection for the Improvement of Husbandry and Trade, 1695 The London Gazette, 1705 The Visions of Sir Heister Ryley and Other Entertainments, 1710 The Original London Post, 1723 The True Briton, 1723 The Post-Boy, 1726 The London Chronicle, 1761 Some of the subject matter included in the newspapers include: religion bills and laws passed in the House of Commons a 17th century execution advertisements War of Spanish Succession Letters to Catherine the Great Stamp taxes can be seen on many of the documents The 35-page booklet has lesson plans that focus on vocabulary, geography and ways in which to analyze the papers. In addition, there are "Newspaper Scavenger Hunt" activities and a list of internet resources. Price: $20.00

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