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. Volume: 1; Original Published by: R. Bentley in 1854 in 334 pages; Subjects: Authors, English; Architecture / History / Medieval; Biography & Autobiography / Literary; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Literary Criticism / Women Authors;