Beechers

Throughout Henry's trial, the Beechers are aghast at the way the press and public impose on and feel entitled to their private lives.

Patricia O'Brien discusses her novel Harriet & Isabella, about the trial of Henry Ward Beecher, brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin 2010

I think the silence of the Beechers is a hundred fold more of an obscene publication than that of the Woodhulls…Silence has given assent in all ages of the world—it is a law of nature, not ethics—& Henry Ward Beecher is as amenable to it as the humblest of us…the general verdict thought of the nation will gradually form itself into the verdict that there is some fire somewhere in all this smoke of scandal.30

Mark Twain Ron Powers 2005

I think the silence of the Beechers is a hundred fold more of an obscene publication than that of the Woodhulls…Silence has given assent in all ages of the world—it is a law of nature, not ethics—& Henry Ward Beecher is as amenable to it as the humblest of us…the general verdict thought of the nation will gradually form itself into the verdict that there is some fire somewhere in all this smoke of scandal.30

Mark Twain Ron Powers 2005

"Beechers," Old Family Epigram applied to the I. 22

The Wit of Women Fourth Edition Kate Sanborn 1878

Admittedly, state aid clearance – yet to be secured – is the Beechers Brook of legislative obstacles.

Is the public sector ready for the 'big society bank' opening next year? 2011

What inspired you to imagine the Beechers 'personal lives in this way?

Patricia O'Brien discusses her novel Harriet & Isabella, about the trial of Henry Ward Beecher, brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin 2010

A trip to Beechers Cheese in the Pike Place Market kicks off the morning, where kids willget to see cheese in production.

Tom Douglas kids cooking classes 2009

Why isn't it enough for the Beechers that Isabella promises that she'll say nothing about the matter for the rest of her life?

Harriet and Isabella by Patricia O'Brien: Questions 2008

Would the truth in this situation have precluded Harriet's and the other Beechers 'ability to be loyal to Henry?

Harriet and Isabella by Patricia O'Brien: Questions 2008

How else does being privileged affect how the Beechers see and interact with the world?

Harriet and Isabella by Patricia O'Brien: Questions 2008