. . . "The illustrated family magazine" . "This informational periodical, edited by Robert L. Wade, printed very little fiction and intentionally omitted sentimental tales. Most of the material was descriptive--biographies of famous people; and articles telling of famous battles, great adventures, American scenery, and the people and sights of foreign lands. Some science articles, essays, and poetry appeared also; rather badly printed woodcuts illustrated the text. Cf. American periodicals, 1741-1900."@en . . . . . . "The Illustrated family magazine"@en . . . . "Illustrated family magazine for the diffusion of useful knowledge" . . . "Illustrated family magazine (Online)"@en . "The Illustrated family magazine for the diffusion of useful knowledge"@en . . . "History"@en . . "Periodicals"@en . . "Biography"@en . . "1700 - 1799" . . "United States" . . . .