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: Houghton, Mifflin in 1893 in 264 pages; Subjects: Boston (Mass.); History / General; History / World; Humor / Form / Essays; Literary Collections / Essays; Literary Criticism / American / General; Literary Criticism / Poetry; Philosophy / General;