Autobiography and Letters of Orville Dewey, D.D. Edited by His Daughter

"Autobiography and Letters of Orville Dewey, D.D." by Orville Dewey is a reflective memoir supplemented by personal letters that offers readers a close look at the life of a notable religious leader in 19th-century America. The book chronicles Dewey's life, starting with an earnest introduction by his daughter eager to preserve his legacy, then moving to his childhood in Sheffield, Massachusetts, where early family dynamics and a strict Calvinist upbringing helped shape his developing character and philosophy. Through vivid recollections, Dewey recounts his evolving spiritual journey, personal growth, and interactions with other impactful figures, set against the backdrop of a changing society, that reveals how his early experiences with family and faith influenced his later contributions and philosophical perspectives.