Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 4, October 1842

"Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 4, October 1842" by Various is a magazine that highlights a range of literature from the early 1800s. Within its pages are stories like as "Richard Somers" by J. Fenimore Cooper, and poems like “Bear On!” and “The Return of Youth.” The magazine aims to capture the literary tastes of the time with both stories and poems. Cooper's story introduces Richard Somers, someone shrouded in mystery because of his heroic death serving the United States. Details emerge about his upbringing in New Jersey, revealing a character marked by nobility and honor. The text shows Somers' early life and naval career, setting the scene for heroic acts during his service, with themes of bravery and tension. The magazine begins a broader look at Somers' legacy and the romantic idea of naval heroes in early American history.