Memories of a Hundred Years, Volumes 1-2

This two-volume memoir by Edward Everett Hale provides a vivid account of life in America during the 19th century. Hale, a prominent Unitarian minister and author, discusses his experiences living through some of the most important events in American history, including the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. He provides detailed descriptions of the people and places he encountered, giving readers a rare glimpse into the everyday lives of Americans in the 19th century.