What is this book about?
This publication captures the intellectual and cultural landscape of early 18th-century Britain. Its content spans diverse topics: news from Europe and the colonies, reviews of books, reports on trade and commerce, advertisements for goods and services, original essays on various subjects (philosophy, science, society), poetry, and serialized fiction or histories. It functions as a 'miscellany' of information and entertainment, reflecting the interests of an educated and growing middle class audience. The title 'Trader's Monthly Intelligencer' suggests a particular focus on commercial news, though the magazine's content is much broader.
