Isaac T. Hopper

The Project Gutenberg eBook, Isaac T. Hopper, by L. Maria ChildThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: Isaac T. HopperAuthor: L. Maria ChildRelease Date: March 31, 2004 [eBook #11859]Language: English***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK ISAAC T. HOPPER***E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant and Project Gutenberg Distributed ProofreadersISAAC T. HOPPERA True LifeBYL. MARIA CHILD1853[Illustration: Isaac T. Hopper] Thine was a soul with sympathy imbued, Broad as the earth, and as the heavens sublime; Thy godlike object, steadfastly pursued, To save thy race from misery and crime.Garrison.TOHANNAH ATTMORE HOPPER,WIDOW OF THE LATEISAAC T. HOPPER,THIS VOLUME IS RESPECTFULLY AND AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED, BY HER GRATEFUL AND ATTACHED FRIEND,L. MARIA CHILD.PREFACE.This biography differs from most works of the kind, in embracing fragments of so many lives. Friend Hopper lived almostentirely for others; and it is a striking illustration of the fact, that I have found it impossible to write his biography withouthaving it consist largely of the adventures of other people.I have not recounted his many good deeds for the mere purpose of eulogizing an honored friend. I have taken pleasure inpreserving them in this form, because I cherish a ...