The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

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The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

by Various Authors

EN·~8 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total
1

THE - ATLANTIC MONTHLY. - A MAGAZINE OF LITERATURE, ART, AND POLITICS. - VOL. XI.—JUNE, 1863.—NO. LXVIII.

0:46
2

WEAK LUNGS, AND HOW TO MAKE THEM STRONG.

0:52
3

NATURE OF CONSUMPTION.

4:47
4

CAUSES OF CONSUMPTION.

10:32
5

NIGHT AIR.

4:47
6

MOISTURE IN THE ATMOSPHERE.

4:20
7

CLIMATE

3:56
8

DRESS

9:02
9

BEST MATERIAL FOR DRESS.

4:41
10

EXERCISE

11:36

Description

Step back to June 1863 and listen to a snapshot of American thought as it unfolded in a leading literary magazine. The voices of writers, physicians, and travelers mingle, offering a lively mix of practical advice, travel tales, and cultural commentary that captures the restless energy of a nation at war. Readers will hear the rhythmic cadence of 19th‑century prose, from earnest public‑health pleas to vivid descriptions of everyday life.

Among the featured pieces, a persuasive essay on “Weak Lungs, and How to Make Them Strong” outlines early ideas about tuberculosis prevention, while a cheerful guide to violet‑planting brings garden tips to life. A compelling account of the “Horrors of San Domingo” transports listeners to distant shores, and a series of literary notices introduces fresh poetry and reviews. Together, these essays and stories create an engaging mosaic of art, science, and politics, inviting modern ears to explore the concerns and curiosities that shaped a pivotal moment in history.

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Full title

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (467K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections.)

Release date

2011-02-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Various Authors

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