~ 1825 - 1909
Edward Everett Hale was an American author, historian, and Unitarian minister born on April 3, 1822, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is best known for his novel "The Man Without a Country," which became a powerful anti-war symbol and expressed themes of patriotism and national identity. Hale was also a prominent advocate for social reform and a prolific writer, contributing to various literary and religious publications during his lifetime.