""Pleasant Hours with Illustrious Men and Women"" is a book written by Thomas W. Handford and published in 1885. The book is a collection of personal reminiscences of the author about famous and influential people he has met throughout his life. The book covers a wide range of fields, including literature, politics, and the arts, and includes stories about people such as Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, and Robert Browning. The author shares his personal experiences and interactions with these people, providing insights into their personalities and accomplishments. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most celebrated figures of the 19th century.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.