The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863" by Various is a magazine that gives readers a peek into the past through its collection of essays, art reviews, political opinions, and engaging stories. One notable piece, "The Spaniard and the Heretic," kicks off the volume by analyzing the historical clash between Spain and France in the New World during the 1500s. It digs into Spain's mission to wipe out what they saw as heresy, highlighting Pedro Menendez de Aviles's role in conquering Florida and getting rid of the French Protestant settlers there. The story builds suspense by exploring Menendez's passion for his assignment, the tricky political relationships of the time, and the lead-up to the big showdown at Fort Caroline, setting the scene for a tense story about ambition, conflict, and differing beliefs in the early days of colonization.