Stearns pays homage to the life and legacy of the Reverend Samuel B Swaim, a beloved and respected minister who dedicated his life to serving his community and spreading the word of God. Drawing on personal anecdotes, letters, and other sources, Stearns paints a vivid portrait of a man whose compassion, wisdom, and faith inspired all who knew him.

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