Title: Memories of a hostess
Subtitle: a chronicle of eminent friendships, drawn chiefly from the diaries of Mrs. James T. Fields
First published: 1922
Description: Taken from the diaries of a member of Boston's famous late 19th-century literary scene, this book profiles several prominent writers and artists, including Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Sarah Orne Jewett and others.
Subjects: Biography, Friends and associates, Intellectual life, American Authors, Actors, Diaries, Women, Friendship, History, Travel, Women and literature, Authors and publishers, Actresses, Fields, Annie Adams, "Mrs J. T. Fields," 1834-1915, Authors, American
Places: Boston, Massachusetts, Boston (Mass.), United States
People: Annie Fields (1834-1915), Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
Time periods: 19th century
LC classification: F'73.5'H85