LIFE OF HARRIET BEECHER STOWE 

Compiled From 

Her Letters and Journals 

BY HER SON 

CHARLES EDWARD STOWE 

[Illustration: Handwritten Preface 

It seems but fitting, that I should preface this story of my life,
with a few words of introduction. 

The desire to leave behind me some reflection of my life, has been
cherished by me, for many years past; but failing strength and
increasing infirmities have prevented its accomplishment.