02587cam a22003493u 4500 67995 UtSlPG 20260610134553.0 m cr n 260607r20221842utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 4, October 1842 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-05-05 Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive "Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 4, October 1842" by Various is a periodical publication featuring a mix of fiction, poetry, and literary reviews, likely written in the early 19th century. The magazine encompasses a variety of topics, including stories such as "Richard Somers" by J. Fenimore Cooper, and poems like “Bear On!” and “The Return of Youth.” The diverse content aims to engage readers with a blend of narrative and poetic works reflective of the literary culture of that time. The opening portion introduces the story of Richard Somers, emphasizing the mystery surrounding his life, particularly regarding his heroic deeds and untimely death in service to the republic. It outlines the background of Somers’ family, his upbringing in New Jersey, and hints at his character as having both noble qualities and a chivalrous sense of honor. The text suggests a steady progression of Somers' youth and early career at sea, while also establishing the historical context of his valorous actions during his naval service, showcasing the themes of bravery and tension prevalent in American maritime history. The section serves to set the stage for a deeper exploration of Somers' legacy and the romanticized view of naval heroes in the early American era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: George R. Graham, 1842 Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals Literature -- Periodicals Graham, George R., 1813-1894 Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857 https://archive.org/details/grahamsmagazine2021grah https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67995 108817 108817