Memories Of A Hostess - Annie Fields - Bog

""Memories of a Hostess"" is a memoir written by Annie Fields, the wife of James T. Fields, a prominent publisher and literary figure in 19th century Boston. The book is a collection of anecdotes and recollections from the diaries of Mrs. Fields, chronicling her experiences as a hostess to some of the most famous writers, artists, and thinkers of her time. The book includes stories about such luminaries as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Harriet Beecher Stowe, among others. Through her vivid descriptions and charming anecdotes, Mrs. Fields provides a glimpse into the world of high society in 19th century America, and the friendships and relationships that defined it. The book is a fascinating historical document that offers a unique perspective on a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections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.