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George Spring Merriam
1843–1914
A thoughtful New England writer and editor, he explored religion, politics, and moral life in books that speak with clarity rather than showiness. His work ranges from spiritual reflection to history and biography, including a well-known study of American slavery and emancipation.
2 Audiobooks
The Negro and the Nation A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement
by George Spring Merriam
The Chief End of Man
by George Spring Merriam
About the author
Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1843, George Spring Merriam was an American writer and editor. Available reference sources identify him as a Yale graduate who later worked in journalism and editing, including with The Christian Union, and they connect him closely with the literary and public life of New England.
Merriam wrote across several genres. Catalog and library records list works such as The Negro and the Nation, The Chief End of Man, The Way of Life, and The Life and Times of Samuel Bowles. Taken together, they show a writer interested in conscience, public affairs, and the moral questions behind American history.
He died in 1914. I wasn’t able to confirm a suitable portrait from the pages I checked, so no profile image is included here.