""William Wetmore Story and His Friends: From Letters, Diaries, and Recollections V1"" is a book written by the renowned American author, Henry James. It is a collection of letters, diaries, and recollections of William Wetmore Story, an American sculptor who lived in Rome during the mid-19th century. The book offers a glimpse into the life of Story and his circle of friends, which included notable figures such as Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Through these personal accounts, readers can gain insight into the artistic and cultural scene of Rome during this time period, as well as the personal relationships and struggles of these prominent individuals. The book is divided into chapters based on different periods of Story's life, and includes illustrations and photographs to enhance the reading experience. Overall, ""William Wetmore Story and His Friends"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in art, literature, and history. ""In Two Volumes. 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.