The Ladies' Companion was a popular American women's magazine published in the mid-19th century. This monthly periodical included a wide variety of articles on topics like literature, fashion, domestic life, and social commentary, as well as illustrations and sheet music. This volume provides a rich source of insights into the gender roles, cultural norms, and literary tastes of mid-19th century America. 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.