| Item Description: | "William Lilly Stover" is not found in genealogical sources or Rhode Island vital records, and is an obvious pseudonym incorporating the name of the 17th century English astrologer William Lilly. - Advertised in the Newport herald, Nov. 4, 1790. - Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 1191. - Drake, M. Almanacs, 12912. - English Short Title Catalog, W22576. - Evans, 22912. - Poetry on p. [19-21]. - Reproduction of original from Boston Public Library. - The eclipse notes, ephemeris, and calendar pages (except for weather predictions) are identical with those in the Rhode-Island almanack for 1791, by Elisha Thornton, also printed by Edes |
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