Mcclure's Magazine, Vol 31, No 2, June 1908

McClure's Magazine was the publication that invented investigative journalism, and this June 1908 issue captures the muckraking movement at its muscular peak. The issue opens with a genuine treasure: legendary Shakespearean actress Ellen Terry's autobiographical account of her first American tour in 1883, a vivid, intimate portrait of a young performer's apprehension and wonder as she crosses the Atlantic to conquer New York audiences. Her observations about American fashion, society, and theatrical culture offer a rare window into Gilded Age America. Also featured is a critical analysis of President Johnson's policies during the turbulent Reconstruction era, written from the perspective of a Progressive Era grappling with the nation's recent past. The issue includes additional essays, short fiction, and the mix of hard-hitting journalism and cultural commentary that made McClure's essential reading for educated Americans a century ago. This is a time capsule for anyone interested in Progressive Era media, the history of American theatre, or the origins of the journalism that changed politics.