The Life of Jacob Gruber, penned by W. P. Strickland, offers a detailed portrait of a prominent figure in 19th-century American religious and social history. Jacob Gruber, a Methodist preacher, was widely known for his fervent sermons and, perhaps more notably, for his staunch abolitionist views during a period of intense national division. This biography explores Gruber's life from his early years and spiritual awakening to his influential ministry and unwavering commitment to the anti-slavery cause.