PARTON, James "Daughters of Genius" [Hubbard Brothers, 1888]

"Daughters of Genius: A Series of Sketches of Authors, Artists, Reformers, and Heroines, Queens, Princesses, and Women of Society, Women Eccentric and Peculiar. From the Most Recent and Authentic Sources" by James Parton [Hubbard Brothers, 1888]. With 22 illustrations. 563pp. Covers many women, including Louisa May Alcott and Queen Victoria. Bright blue cloth with black and gilt decorations/titling. Rubbed, notably at head/tail of spine. Front hinge cracked. Good+ condition.