This five-volume collection of essays and sketches by Kate Field, a 19th-century American journalist and writer, covers the politics, culture, and social life of Washington D.C. during the Civil War era. Field was a well-known figure in her time and counted Abraham Lincoln among her friends. Her sharp wit and keen observations make this collection a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in American history and literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.