This biography tells the story of Orestes Augustus Brownson, a prominent 19th-century American intellectual and Catholic convert. Brownson was a prolific writer and influential commentator on politics and religion, and his life reflected the tumultuous social and intellectual changes of his time. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century American thought and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.