The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans, Volume 1, is a book published in 1865 by Rice Rutter and Company. The book contains a collection of portraits of notable Americans, along with biographical sketches written by celebrated authors of the time. The portraits featured in the book include prominent figures from politics, literature, science, and the arts, such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Edgar Allan Poe, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The biographical sketches provide detailed information about each individual's life and accomplishments, making this book an essential resource for anyone interested in American history and culture. With its stunning portraits and informative text, The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the people who have shaped this great nation.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.