Abel Stevens, Life of Mme. de Staël.
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Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts.
— Abel Stevens on Manners
What It Means
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About Abel Stevens
Abel Stevens (1815 – 1897) was an American clergyman, editor, and author known for his books on Methodist religious history. He wrote History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America, an early history of the church that is frequently referenced in historical works, and A Compendious History of American Methodism.
About Abel Stevens
Abel Stevens (1815 – 1897) was an American clergyman, editor, and author known for his books on Methodist religious history. He wrote History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America, an early history of the church that is frequently referenced in historical works, and A Compendious History of American Methodism.
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