Lyman Beecher (1904)
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Lyman Beecher is a biography written by Edward Farwell Hayward in 1904. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Lyman Beecher, an American Presbyterian minister, theologian, and social reformer. Born in 1775, Beecher was a prominent figure in the Second Great Awakening, a religious revival that swept across the United States in the early 19th century. He was known for his fiery preaching style and his outspoken advocacy for temperance, abolitionism, and the education of women.The book traces Beecher's life from his childhood in Connecticut to his early career as a pastor in Massachuse...
Lyman Beecher is a biography written by Edward Farwell Hayward in 1904. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Lyman Beecher, an American Presbyterian minister, theologian, and social reformer. Born in 1775, Beecher was a prominent figure in the Second Great Awakening, a religious revival that swept across the United States in the early 19th century. He was known for his fiery preaching style and his outspoken advocacy for temperance, abolitionism, and the education of women.The book traces Beecher's life from his childhood in Connecticut to his early career as a pastor in Massachusetts and Kentucky. It explores his involvement in various social and political movements, including the temperance and abolitionist movements, and his role in establishing several colleges and seminaries. The biography also delves into Beecher's personal life, including his marriage to three different women and his relationships with his children, many of whom also became prominent figures in American society.Throughout the book, Hayward portrays Beecher as a complex and multifaceted figure, one whose beliefs and actions were shaped by both his religious faith and his experiences in the rapidly changing social and political landscape of early America. The biography offers a detailed and nuanced portrait of a man who played a significant role in shaping American culture and society in the early 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.
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