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Today in History: The Golden Argosy launches first edition of Argosy magazine

12/9/2025

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On December 9, 1882, the first edition of Argosy magazine, originally titled The Golden Argosy, was published. Founded by Frank Munsey, it began as a children's weekly but evolved into a monthly pulp magazine by 1894, focusing on adventure stories for men and boys. It became a significant publication in American literary history.

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On December 9, 1882, the first edition of Argosy magazine, originally titled The Golden Argosy, was published. Founded by Frank Munsey, it began as a children's weekly but evolved into a monthly pulp magazine by 1894, focusing on adventure stories for men and boys. It became a significant publication in American literary history.