""The Life of Joel Hawes: Tenth Pastor of the First Church, Hartford, Connecticut"" is a biographical work written by Edward Alexander Lawrence in 1881. The book offers a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Joel Hawes, who served as the tenth pastor of the First Church in Hartford, Connecticut. The author provides a detailed narrative of Hawes' early life, education, and career, as well as his religious and philosophical beliefs. The book also includes a thorough examination of Hawes' pastoral work, including his preaching, counseling, and community outreach. Additionally, the author explores Hawes' impact on the First Church and the broader community of Hartford, including his involvement in social and political issues of the time. Overall, ""The Life of Joel Hawes"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of Connecticut, the First Church of Hartford, or the life and work of Joel Hawes himself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.