James Freeman Clarke: Autobiography, Diary and Correspondence

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The biography details the life of James Freeman Clarke, a Unitarian minister and abolitionist born in 1810. Educated at Harvard, he witnessed the atrocities of slavery, prompting his vocal opposition to it. Clarke authored numerous works, including articles and pamphlets, and was intrigued by Eastern religions and utopian communities, notably acquiring the Brook Farm site, which he later donated for Civil War training. This edition honors Rev. Dr. Robert M. Hardies, a leader in social justice within the Unitarian tradition.