The Book Of Beauty - Marguerite Blessington - Bog

The Book of Beauty: Or Regal Gallery is a collection of portraits and biographical sketches of some of the most beautiful and influential women in the world in 1849. The book was written by Marguerite Blessington, a well-known author and socialite of the time. The book includes over 70 portraits of women from various countries, including England, France, Italy, and Turkey. Each portrait is accompanied by a short biography of the woman, highlighting her accomplishments, beauty, and influence. The women featured in the book include queens, princesses, actresses, and other prominent figures of the time. Some of the notable women included are Queen Victoria, Empress Eugenie of France, and the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt. The Book of Beauty was a popular publication in its time and was praised for its beautiful illustrations and informative biographies. Today, it is considered a valuable historical document that provides insight into the lives of some of the most influential women of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.