The book "Harper's Round Table, October 13, 1896" is a collection of publications that offers the reader to immerse himself in the atmosphere of cultural and intellectual life of the end of the 19th century. This edition contains various articles, essays, reviews and other publications that reflect the socio-cultural and political realities of the time. The editors of the magazine "Harper's Round Table" offer their readers separate reflections on various topics, allowing to get a unique look at the world and events of that time through the prism of literature. The collection of October 13, 1896 reveals to the reader the diversity of thoughts and views on the current issues and events of the era, inviting to feel the atmosphere of historical time and mental heritage.