Anecdotes of Distinguished Persons Volume 1 is a book written by William Seward in 1804. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about notable people from the last two centuries. The individuals featured in the book are from various fields such as politics, literature, science, and the arts. The book provides readers with an insight into the lives of these individuals, their personalities, and their contributions to society. The stories are engaging and entertaining, and offer a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of the time. The book is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the lives of notable figures from the past.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.