""Henry Ward Beecher: An American Portrait"" is a biography of the famous American preacher, lecturer, and abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher. The book, written by Paxton Hibben, provides a detailed account of Beecher's life, from his childhood in Connecticut to his rise to national prominence as one of the most influential figures of the 19th century. The book explores Beecher's early years as a student at Amherst College and his eventual decision to...