Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXVII, No. 2, August 1850

"Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXVII, No. 2, August 1850" by Various is a look into the past, filled with stories, poems, and articles that capture the spirit of the mid-1800s. This collection takes readers on a journey through different forms of writing, from imaginative stories to thoughtful poems, giving a sense of the art and culture of that time. Through the opening essay, the origin of music is presented and explored by R. J. de Cordova, examining how music started and evolved into the complex art form we know, the article also touches on instruments and history.