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Louis Albert Banks
1855–1933
A Methodist minister, reformer, and tireless writer from Oregon, he built a national reputation through sermons, social commentary, and an astonishingly large body of books. His work blended religion with public questions of temperance, labor, and civic life, making him a vivid voice in turn-of-the-century America.
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White Slaves; or, the Oppression of the Worthy Poor
by Louis Albert Banks
About the author
Born near Corvallis, Oregon, in 1855, Louis Albert Banks became an American Methodist minister, evangelist, and author whose career carried him far beyond the Pacific Northwest. He studied at Philomath College and later at Boston University, then served pastorates in a number of prominent churches as his preaching and writing gained attention.
Banks was known for connecting Christian faith to the public issues of his day. He wrote extensively on religion, temperance, social reform, and politics, and he was active enough in public life to run as the Progressive nominee for governor of Massachusetts in 1893.
Today he is remembered less for a single famous title than for the sheer range and energy of his output. With dozens of books and sermons to his name, he stands out as one of the most prolific religious writers associated with Oregon in his era.