This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: London, Smith, Elder & co. in 1859 in 292 pages; Subjects: Biography & AutobiographyEnglish literature; American literature; Authors, English; Authors, American; English-speaking countries; Biography & Autobiography / Literary; Literary Criticism / General; Literary Criticism / American / General; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Reference / Bibliographies & Indexes;.