The Autobiography of Mark Twain · Character
Henry Ward Beecher
Famous preacher and lecturer.
minor
Also known as Beecher, Henry
First appearance: volume i old lecture days in boston
Henry Ward Beecher shows up with force in The Character of Man. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as an example of a public figure whose followers would stand by him if charged with a crime, but not for casting a vote for conscience's sake.
Henry Ward Beecher first appears in 0020 volume i old lecture days in boston.
In The Character of Man: Mentioned as an example of a public figure whose followers would stand by him if charged with a crime, but not for casting a vote for conscience's sake.
Later, in New York, Thursday, February 1, 1906: Mentioned as a contrast to Twichell; Beecher could afford political independence due to his fame and many pulpit options.
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- Grant Family and Artistic Associates
- Family and Household
- Protagonist
- Early Influences and Philosophical Figures
- Business and Political Acquaintances
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Henry Ward Beecher in volume i old lecture days in boston