Citation - New York Journal-New York: 1776.08.15

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Index Entry Brown, John, sells Fall of British Tyranny [t] 
Location Boston 
Citation
NYJ-N.776.078
15 Aug 1776:44 (1754) 
Just arrived from Philadelphia, and to be sold at Mr. Holt's
printing office, at Mr. John Brown's, in Leary-street, at
Mr. John Anderson's printing-office, and at the Coffee-
house. (price 2s. 6d.)
The Fall of British Tyranny, or, American Liberty
Triumphant,
The First Campaign.
A tragi-comedy, of five acts, containing twenty-six scenes,
amongst which are the following, viz. . . . [description of
13 scenes, all satires on various incidents.]
  With a dedication, --preface, --address of the Goddess of
Liberty to the Congress, --dramatic personae, --prologue,--
epilogue, --and a song in praise of King Tammany, the
American saint.
  A truly dramatic performance, interspersed with wit,
humour, burlesque, and serious matter, which cannot fail of
affording abundant entertainment, to readers of every
disposition.  The whole comprised in seventy three pages,
octavoe, and a new and beautiful type.  A much admired
performance.


Generic Title New York Journal-New York 
Date 1776.08.15 
Publisher Holt, John 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1776 
Bibliography B0028932
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