02197cam a22003013u 4500 13631 UtSlPG 20260610133325.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 71, September, 1863 : A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-05 Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team, and Cornell University "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 71, September, 1863" by Various is a literary magazine published during the mid-19th century. This volume contains a rich tapestry of essays, poetry, and articles that reflect the social, political, and artistic currents of its time, providing readers with a window into the intellectual life of America during a period marked by significant change and turmoil. The opening portion of this volume sets an evocative scene in a Puritan settlement on a Sunday morning, detailing the solemn yet vibrant life marked by religious observance. The narrative provides a vivid description of the village, the rituals surrounding the church service, the strictures of Puritan morality, and the blending of civic and religious duties. It illustrates the day-to-day existence of the Puritan minister, who is depicted as a dedicated and multi-faceted figure navigating the intricate interplay of faith, social governance, and community life amid historical tensions. Through this examination, it invites readers to explore the complexities of Puritan society and the profound impact of religion on its institutions and individual lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13631 55019 55019