The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865" by Various is a magazine that captures the spirit of the 19th century through essays and poetry, examining the culture, society, and politics of the era. The volume starts by playfully recalling an event with Charles II and the Royal Society, which introduces conversations about the relationship between a person's health and intelligence. It questions whether being smart and academic means a person will automatically be unhealthy. It suggests that a strong mind can actually make someone more energetic, not less. The magazine builds its case around the idea that being both smart and physically healthy is about balance, arguing that learning and knowledge can help people live longer and better lives.