Miller, Joaquin; Cook, Joseph et al. — The Independent. January 10, 1878

New York, Henry C. Bowen, Publisher, 1878. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid journal. Disbound from a larger work. 32 pp. The Independent was a long running newspaper that promoted Congregationalism and advocated for abolition and women's suffrage, among other social issues. Of note in this issue is a lengthy takedown of Charles Darwin and his theory of heredity and evolution, written by noted religious and philosophical lecturer Joseph Cook. Titled "Darwin's Theory of Pangenesis, or Hereditary Descent," this was a lecture given at the Tremont Temple. Using his oratorial skills, Cook subtly mocked Darwin and his theories, using arguments that may be viewed as precursors to modern ideas of divine creation. Also of note is chapter three of a serialized novel by Joaquin Miller, "American Hearts." GOOD condition. Binding holes along left edge. General toning, minor soiling and foxing to the paper. Very light spotting/staining to the front page. Paper slightly brittle, with a few tears at the fore edge. Haphazard fold crease present. Good .