Famous American Authors is a book written by Sarah Knowles Bolton and published in 1887. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most prominent American authors of the time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe, among others. The book provides a detailed look into the lives and works of these authors, exploring their childhood, education, personal struggles, and literary achievements. Bolton's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the authors and their contributions to American literature. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature and history, and it remains a classic work in the field to this day.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.