Book Description | ""Anecdotes of Distinguished Persons"" is a book written by William Seward and published in 1804. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about notable individuals from the last two centuries, including politicians, scientists, artists, and other famous figures. The anecdotes offer insight into the lives and personalities of these individuals, and provide a glimpse into the social and cultural context of their times. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different category of distinguished persons. Some of the individuals featured in the book include Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Napoleon Bonaparte, and William Shakespeare. Overall, ""Anecdotes of Distinguished Persons"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in history, biography, or human nature.In Four Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. |