1883 "Our Famous Women: comprising the lives and deeds of American women" — Illustrated book scholar In 1853 Jerome Jones began

In 1853 Jerome Jones began to work for Norcross

and the acts of bravery that determined the fate of the Philippines and ultimately influenced the outcome of the war in the Pacific

Stephen Cleverly

celebrating the American victory in the Revolution

Source:  Seth Kaller for the commentary and historical background

1883 "Our Famous Women: comprising the lives and deeds of American women" — Illustrated book scholar In 1853 Jerome Jones beganUpdated on August 29: This book has been sold. "Our Famous Women: comprising the lives and deeds of American women who have distinguished themselves in literature, science, art, music, and the drama, or are famous as heroines, patriots, orators, educators, physicians, philanthropists, etc., with numerous anecdotes, incidents, and personal experiences" Published by A. D. Worthington of Hartford, Conn. in 1883. This is a first edition. 715 pp. Our