The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 101, March, 1866 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 101, March, 1866" by Various is a magazine that gives snapshots of life in 1866 through different stories and articles. The magazine has essays and stories discussing culture, society, and politics of the time, written by important writers and thinkers. One part of the magazine tells about a person traveling through Maine, observing nature, and meeting people like fishermen and townspeople. The writing shows a peaceful country life with detailed descriptions of the surroundings and funny stories about the people. This combination of travel writing and character descriptions begins the exploration of American life and thinking during an important time in its history.