Aggravating ladies

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"Aggravating Ladies: Being a List of Works Published Under the Pseudonym of 'a Lady,' with Preliminary Suggestions on the Art of Describing Books Bibliographically" by Olphar Hamst is a bibliographical reference work from the late 19th century. The book explores the challenge of attributing and cataloguing works published anonymously or pseudonymously—specifically those authored by women using the generic credit "a lady." Alongside the extensive list, Hamst offers insightful guidance on establishing standards for bibliographical description, highlighting the obstacles and importance of accuracy in cataloguing literature.