The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans Volume 2 is a book published in 1865 by Rice, Rutter and Company. This book contains a collection of portraits of notable figures in American history, along with biographical sketches written by celebrated authors. The portraits included in this volume are of individuals who have made significant contributions to American society, such as politicians, military leaders, artists, and writers. The biographical sketches provide insight into the lives and accomplishments of each individual, highlighting their achievements and impact on American culture. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and the people who have shaped it.In Four Volumes.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.