Russell H. Conwell was a prominent Baptist minister who lived in the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was also a well-known author and public speaker. In this biography, Albert Hatcher Smith traces Conwell's life from his humble beginnings to the heights of fame and influence. The book is a fascinating exploration of the life of a remarkable man, and provides insight into the history of American Christianity and the power of public speaking. 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.