Frank Preston Stearns (1846-1917) was a writer and abolitionist from Massachusetts during the 19th century. His works include The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Life and Public Services of George Luther Stearns. Stearns introduced himself to prominent people and found their acquaintance gave him a more elevated idea of human nature than otherwise might have been acquired. This collection includes The close of the war, Francis J. Child, Longfellow, Lowell, C. D. Cranch, T. G. Appleton, Doctor Holmes, Frank Bird and the Bird Club, Summer, Chevalier Howe, The War Governor, The Colored Regiments, Emerson's Tribute to George L. Stearns, Elizur Wright, Dr. E. T. G. Morton, Leaves from a Roman Diary, and Centennial Contributions.