George Spring Merriam

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, George Spring Merriam lived from January 13, 1843, to January 22, 1914. Available catalog records and reference listings show him as a prolific American author whose work ranged widely across spiritual reflection, biography, and history.

His books include The Life and Times of Samuel Bowles (1885), A Living Faith (1886), The Way of Life (1882 and 1887 editions), A Symphony of the Spirit (1894), The Chief End of Man (1897), The Negro and the Nation (1906), and The Man of To-day (1911). He also edited or contributed to memorial and biographical volumes such as Noah Porter; a Memorial by Friends and Reminiscences and Letters of Caroline C. Briggs.

Taken together, his bibliography suggests a writer deeply interested in moral questions, character, and the social currents of his time. Even from the titles alone, Merriam comes across as an author who tried to connect personal belief with public life in a clear, serious, and accessible way.