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: W. H. Allen & co. in 1885 in 240 pages; Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts; History / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Performing Arts; Social Science / Women's Studies;