The Overland Monthly, Vol. 3: Devoted to the Development of the Country (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780483214569: The Overland Monthly, Vol. 3: Devoted to the Development of the Country (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483214566 ISBN 13: 9780483214569

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover a late 19th‑century issue filled with thoughtful commentary on women, culture, and country life.

This edition combines literary criticism, social essays, travel notes, and short notices that illuminate the concerns and curiosities of 1884 America. It offers readers a window into how periodicals framed debates about education, gender, art, and civilization.

The contents weave together reviews and commentary on contemporary writings, including influential discussions about how girls should be educated, the role of women in society, and the moral questions of domestic life. It also features travel writing about the Yosemite Valley and a look at the Pueblo Indians, alongside literary appreciations and library notices.

Thoughtful examination of Mary A. Livermore’s views on women’s education and the family role.
Travel writing and vivid description of the Yosemite trip by a visiting English author.
Brief literary criticism and notices, including reflections on Balzac and legal poetry collections.
Cultural commentary and reviews that reflect the era’s concerns about progress, morality, and society.

Ideal for readers of historical magazines, 19th‑century culture, and those curious about how American periodicals shaped public conversation in 1884.

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