The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859   By: Various

This diverse collection of writings in The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859 covers a wide range of topics, from politics and literature to science and culture. The contributors delve into thought-provoking issues of the time, presenting their perspectives in eloquent and engaging prose.

Readers will find themselves immersed in discussions on the significance of literature, the complexities of human relationships, and the ongoing debate over slavery in America. The variety of voices and viewpoints represented in this volume ensures that there is something for every reader to ponder and reflect on.

Overall, The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859 is a captivating and enlightening read that offers insight into the intellectual debates and discussions of the era. It serves as a valuable historical artifact and a thought-provoking collection of essays, articles, and stories that continue to resonate with readers today.

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Bâle is an ancient city; though Rome was bending under the weight of more than a thousand years when the Emperor Valentinian built at this angle of the river a fortress which was called the Basilia. Houses soon began to cluster round it upon the ruins of an old Helvetian town, and thus Basel or Bâle obtained its existence and its name. Bâle suffered many calamities... Continue reading book >>