In this memoir, Lyman Abbott reflects on his life and career as a theologian, editor, and social reformer. He recounts his encounters with leading figures of his time such as Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, and Theodore Roosevelt, and reflects on his own spiritual and intellectual journey. This is a fascinating portrait of a major figure in American religious and cultural history.

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