Fletcher Harper

 Fletcher Harper

Fletcher Harper was an individual that helped write the Harper's Monthly publication that included writings from new authors in the 1800s. Harper's Monthly was one of the most sought after publications since it included writings from Mark Twain and American authors. 

The publication initially started monthly and then was followed by a weekly publication. The publication that occured each week was later discontinued yet described how sought after the literature magazine was. The Monthly publication has kept being published since the 1800s with short reads, poems, and serialized sections of books. 

Harper's Monthly describes how a literature publication can be important to society. The publication started in 1850 by the Harper and Brothers publication. By 1857, it published each week until 1916. It is noted that individuals cherished their copies of Harper's Monthly since it included important writers along with new fiction. Historical essays were also included along with illustrations. Thomas Nast also published his cartoons against corruption in Harper's Monthly. This describes how reading and writing along with telling the truth is important. We can keep being didactic and valuing honesty. Ben Franklin also had a great Almanac in the 1700s that was read by Americans.

Mark Twain wrote great stories of the character of America that included goodness and integrity. Americans cherished their copies of Harper's Monthly and described how reading is important. The United States improved due to the instruction of Scripture and also due to individuals choosing to give importance to reading and writing. Reading and writing are important activies that we can practice everyday. Along with self-education magazines like Scientific American, Men's Health (before they added occultist advertisement), and electronics magazine Make, good information has allowed individuals to keep learning.