Harer's Monthly Magazine Volume LXXI

Harper's Monthly Magazine Volume 71, published in 1885, contains a wide range of articles, stories, and illustrations including

"John Brown: A Retrospect" by Henry David Thoreau - This essay reflects on the legacy of abolitionist John Brown and his raid on Harper's Ferry. Thoreau, who was a contemporary of Brown's and supported his cause, argues that Brown was a martyr for the cause of freedom.

"The Memoirs of a Baby" by Josephine Daskam Bacon - This humorous story is written from the perspective of a baby who reflects on the ups and downs of infancy.

"The New York Tribune's Early History" by Whitelaw Reid - This article provides a history of the New York Tribune newspaper, which was a leading publication of the time.

"The Art of Shakespeare's Sonnets" by Andrew Lang - This essay analyzes the literary and artistic qualities of William Shakespeare's sonnets.

"The Story of an African Farm" by Olive Schreiner - This serialized novel is set in South Africa and deals with issues of gender, race, and colonialism.

"The Village of Marietta" by Elia W. Peattie - This article provides a description of the small town of Marietta, Ohio, and its history.

"The Catskills" by Maurice Thompson - This essay reflects on the natural beauty of the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York.

"The Fates of Nations" by Edward Eggleston - This article examines the rise and fall of various civilizations throughout history and speculates on the future of the United States.

Illustrations: Wood Engravings
Dated: June to November 1885
Pages: 972
Publisher: Harper Brothers
Edition: 1st
Size: 8vo
Binding: Quarter Leather
Type: Serials
Condition Report: Very Good, Raised Bands on Spine. A nice copy.