This book provides a comprehensive history of the American Bible Society from its founding in 1816 to its centennial in 1916. It covers the organization's early years, its growth, and its impact on American society. The book explores the role of the Bible in American culture and provides insights into the work of the American Bible Society. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in the United States. 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.