Thumbnail Sketches (1893)

Thumbnail Sketches is a collection of short biographical sketches written by George Wharton Edwards and published in 1893. The book features brief portraits of notable figures from history, including politicians, artists, writers, and scientists. Each sketch is accompanied by a black and white illustration of the subject. The book is organized alphabetically by last name, making it easy to find specific individuals. Edwards' writing style is concise and informative, providing readers with a quick overview of each person's life and accomplishments. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential people in history and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in biographical literature.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.