ABSTRACT
INSOFAR as it is determinable, Spencer’s contributions to the periodical literature (plus his book prefaces and introductions, as well as a few published reports and addresses) are arranged chronologically. (During the period covered in this study, British periodicals were typically published on the first day of their designated months, while American periodicals of the same month were published a fortnight earlier.) Except for The Times of London, daily newspapers are identified by city. In addition to the original places of publication, I have identified a number of widely available secondary sources (i.e., essay collections and additional periodical outlets) for many of Spencer’s writings. Those named, however, are by no means exhaustive. Many of Spencer’s essays were republished by several American and European periodicals. In the United States, Spencer enjoyed what might be described as an “official” outlet. The Popular Science Monthly (New York) was actually founded by Edward Livingston Youmans in 1872 to publish Spencer’s writings for his growing American audience. Additionally, such popular periodicals as Littell’s Living Age (Boston) and The Eclectic 154Magazine (New York) frequently republished Spencer’s articles and excerpts from his books.
