The court circles of the republic, or, The beauties and celebrities of the nation : illustrating life and society under eighteen presidents, describing the social features of the successive administrations from Washington to Grant; the drawing-room circles; the prominent statesment and leading ladies; the brilliant belles and distinguished visitors; the principal entertainers; fashionable styles of dress; manners; etiquette; anecdotes; incidents; etc.; etc. Illustrated with original portraits, splendidly engraved on steeel
Ellet, E. F. (Elizabeth Fries), 1818-1877, author