The Life of Henry Ward Beecher Author:Lyman Abbott A biography and analysis of the influence of the great preacher, abolitionist, and reformer with personal reminiscences; as well as thirty-nine analyses of Beecher's contribution and power as a preacher, lecturer, orator, and journalist written by various of his contemporary luminaries, and Mr. Beecher's life as sketched by himself shortly befo... more »re his death.« less