The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 110, December, 1866 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics

This December 1866 issue offers a vivid cross‑section of American thought at a time of reconstruction and renewal. Readers will wander through poems that celebrate gardens and autumn, travel sketches that carry them from the jungles of Borneo to the bustling streets of Broadway, and essays that examine the political reverberations of recent wars. The collection also includes art and science commentary that reflects the era’s restless curiosity about the world beyond its borders.

A standout feature is the heartfelt remembrance of a beloved elder poet and minister, whose lively spirit and deft pen are recalled through personal letters, anecdotes, and a reflective portrait of his final days. The tribute blends gentle humor with solemn reverence, painting a picture of a man who, even in his eighties, moved with the vigor of a Damascus blade. Interspersed among these memorial pages are shorter works—romantic sketches, historical reflections, and insightful reviews—each adding texture to the magazine’s rich tapestry.