In this collection of speeches and essays, Henry Ward Beecher reflects on the issues of freedom and war in America during the 19th century. With powerful rhetoric and insightful analysis, Beecher calls for the abolition of slavery and advocates for a peaceful resolution to conflicts. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and political philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.