The Famous Mather Byles offers a revealing look at one of the most fascinating figures of colonial America. Byles, a Unitarian minister and loyalist during the American Revolution, was known for his quick wit and incisive poetry. Eaton's biography offers readers a detailed account of Byles's life and times, as well as a nuanced portrait of the man behind the legend. 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.