This three-volume memoir of William Ellery Channing, one of the most influential Unitarian ministers of the early 19th century, provides an intimate portrait of the man behind the pulpit. Drawing on Channing's letters, journals, and other personal papers, the memoir offers a detailed chronology of his life and career, as well as insights into his religious and philosophical beliefs. 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.