Newsbook
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Newsbooks were the 17th-century precursors to today's newspapers.
Originating in England and Scotland, they are distinct from the earlier news periodicals, known as corantos, which were sourced from Europe.
The first newsbook was published in November 1641, and in the years 1641-2 there were 171 different editions available.
Newsbooks often contained satirical poems, or otherwise formal reports of major news events.
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