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T. M. (Thomas Mears) Eddy
1823–1874
A Methodist minister, editor, and prolific 19th-century writer, he moved easily between fiction, journalism, and public history. His work captures the moral energy and civic spirit of his era, especially in the years around the Civil War.
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Abraham Lincoln : A memorial discourse
by T. M. (Thomas Mears) Eddy
About the author
Born in Ohio in 1823, Thomas Mears Eddy became a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church while still a young man. He served as a circuit preacher in Indiana, later took on leadership roles in the church, and built a wide readership through both preaching and print.
Eddy was also a busy editor and author. He worked on influential Methodist newspapers and magazines, and he wrote across several genres, including religious writing, novels, poetry, and historical works. His best-known nonfiction includes The Patriotism of Illinois, a substantial Civil War-era record of the state's military and civic contributions.
He died in Chicago in 1874, leaving behind the picture of a writer deeply involved in the religious, literary, and public life of 19th-century America. For listeners interested in authors who combined storytelling with a strong sense of moral purpose, his work offers a vivid window into that world.