An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York
This book includes a detailed three-page description of the history of The Saturday Press, which it calls a "witty and sophisticated periodical" (38).
A staff member of the Saturday Press whose job it was to write about new books, Aldrich was with the paper for three months.
Mott states that "Clapp was a man of volatile temperament, caustic wit, and a freedom and courage in criticism of the American scene which were rare in those days" (38).
Identified as the co-founder of The Saturday Press with Henry Clapp.
The proprietor of a "chophouse" at 653 Broadway "where the young bloods in criticism and belles-lettres were wont to congregate" (39).
Identified as having been introduced to the American reading public under the pseudonym "Josh Billings" in The Saturday Press. "Billings" was appeared in the issue that published Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County."
A staff member of the Saturday Press whose job it was to write about new books, Aldrich was with the paper for three months.
Mott mentions the publication of Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" in The Saturday Press.
Whitman is cited as a writer for The Saturday Press.
Quoted as calling Clapp "the apostle of freedom of thought" (38). Identified as a writer for The Saturday Press and as the paper's "sub-editor" during its final year.
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