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William Day Simonds
1855–1920
A Unitarian minister and writer, he is best remembered for thoughtful, reflective books that brought religion, literature, and history together. His work includes Sermons from Shakespeare and the 1917 study Starr King in California.
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Starr King in California
by William Day Simonds
About the author
William Day Simonds (1855–1920) was an American clergyman and author whose published work shows a strong interest in moral reflection, preaching, and historical biography. Surviving catalog and library records link him with books including Sermons from Shakespeare (1898), The Christ of the Human Heart (1910), and Starr King in California (1917).
The evidence available online suggests he was active as a minister as well as a writer. A period newspaper reference surfaced in search results identifying Rev. William Day Simonds as a pastor in the Oakland/Piedmont area, which fits the religious and civic tone of his books.
Because detailed biographical sources appear to be limited, much of his life story is less well documented online than his publications. What comes through clearly is the character of his writing: earnest, accessible, and engaged with both faith and public life.