This volume is a treasure trove for history buffs, literature enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the 1850s. It’s not just a magazine—it's a time capsule of American life, blending storytelling, cultural analysis, and artistic flair. Harper’s New Monthly Magazine offers both intellectual stimulation and pure enjoyment. It is a rich anthology of essays, serialized fiction, travelogues, illustrations, and commentary, offering both entertainment and education to its readers. This volume provides firsthand insights into the mindset of pre-Civil War America, documenting the issues, aspirations, and conflicts of the time. HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE. VOLUME XIII. JUNE TO NOVEMBER, 1856. NEW YORK: HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, 327 to 335 PEARL STREET, Franklin Square. 1856.