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: H. Colburn in 1824 in 490 pages; Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / General; Biography & Autobiography / Literary; Literary Criticism / Poetry; Poetry / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh;