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The literary echo (1851-1851)
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Newspapers |
|---|---|
| Temporal Coverage | 1851-1851 |
| Description | The first edition of The Literary Echo, established by George Herman Babcock, only lasted from April 3 to August 21, 1851, in Westerly, Rhode Island. Babcock, who was just nineteen at the time, initiated this venture, marking the beginning of his career in printing. On August 28 of the same year, the newspaper was rebranded as The Literary Echo & Pawcatuck Advertiser, reflecting its expanded coverage area to include Pawcatuck, Connecticut. Champlin & Babcock took over its publication until June 15, 1854, when it transitioned to The Westerly Echo & Pawcatuck Advertiser, managed by Champlin & Hoyt until March 18, 1858. Babcock sold his stake in 1858 to pursue mechanical engineering and daguerreotype creation. His subsequent inventions included a printing press capable of printing three colors simultaneously, and he co-founded Babcock & Wilcox, contributing patented boiler components for the Union Army during the Civil War. The newspaper's legacy continued through The Narragansett Weekly, later becoming The Westerly Narragansett Weekly, and ultimately being absorbed by The Westerly Daily Sun. NDLI hosts contents from/of year 1851 of this newspaper. |
| Online Computer Library Center | 25480665 |
| Library of Congress Control Number | sn92064003 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Jurisdiction | United States of America |
