Bassetts Scrap Book, Vol 5, No 5
Articles in this issue
- p. 2
John Adams's argument, revisited, that July 2 rather than July 4 should be celebrated as American Independence Day based on the congressional vote.
- p. 3
A humorous poem about the injuries and mishaps that commonly follow Fourth of July fireworks celebrations.
- p. 4
A note on the novelty of a Georgian woman addressing the Baptist Congress, sparking debate about women's role in public religious life.
- p. 4
A commentary arguing that women demonstrate higher standards of honesty in commercial dealings than is commonly assumed.
- p. 7
A rousing cycling parody song set to the tune of a well-known hymn, celebrating the joys of riding the wheel.