Harper's Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 1, June 1850, is the first edition of the publication that marked the beginning of one of the most successful magazines in the United States. This issue contains a collection of articles, stories, poems and illustrations that reflect the zeitgeist of the mid-19th century. Readers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the era and discover the variety of topics covered in this edition. Harper's Monthly has become one of the classic sources for those seeking a better understanding of nineteenth-century American culture and society.