Text of first chapter, "Natural history," and accompanying relief cut originally published in the March 26, 1812, issue of the Boston gazette, with title: The Gerry-mander. A new species of monster, which appeared in Essex south district in January last. Imprint dates suggested by content of last paragraph. During these years the Boston gazette was printed, successively, by the firms of Russell & Cutler; Russell, Cutler & Co.; and Russell & Gardner.