Memoir Of James Freeman Clarke (1889)

The Memoir of James Freeman Clarke is a biographical account of the life and work of James Freeman Clarke written by his close friend and colleague Andrew Preston Peabody. First published in 1889 the book chronicles Clarke's personal and professional journey from his childhood in Hanover New Hampshire to his prominent role as a minister scholar and social reformer in Boston and beyond.Peabody draws on a wealth of primary sources including Clarke's own writings and correspondence to provide a detailed portrait of his subject's character beliefs and achievements. He describes Clarke's early education at Harvard College and his subsequent studies in Germany which shaped his theological and philosophical outlook. He also traces Clarke's involvement in various social and political causes including abolitionism women's suffrage and temperance as well as his efforts to promote religious tolerance and unity.Throughout the memoir Peabody emphasizes Clarke's commitment to intellectual inquiry and his belief in the power of reason and conscience. He portrays Clarke as a complex and multifaceted figure equally at home in the pulpit the lecture hall and the public square. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most influential religious leaders and social reformers and provides valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the late 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.