Representative Women is a book written by Edwin Paxton Hood that provides a detailed account of the lives of various notable women from different walks of life. The book covers women from different professions and fields such as literature, science, art, and politics. The author highlights the achievements and contributions of these women to society, and the challenges they faced in their respective fields. The book features biographical sketches of women such as Elizabeth Fry, Mary Somerville, Harriet Martineau, and George Eliot, among others. The author provides a detailed analysis of their lives, work, and influence on society. The book is an inspiring read for anyone interested in the lives of women who have made significant contributions to society.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.