First published in 1876, this collection of essays and sketches is a fascinating glimpse into the world of the mid-19th century. Written by a noted abolitionist and suffragist, it includes insightful reflections on the key political and social issues of the day, as well as personal reflections on life in Boston and Washington D.C. It also includes a series of vivid sketches of some of the leading figures of the day, including Abraham Lincoln and Ralph Waldo Emerson. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.