Horatio Gates Spafford.

The article presents a biography of the American inventor and author Horatio Gates Spafford. Details are given highlighting historical fame of Spafford's family, noting the military career of his father. An outline of Spafford's life is provided, including his childhood, his early career in academic writing, political philosophy and scientific experimentation, and his later work in publishing. Spafford's political friendship with U.S. President Thomas Jefferson is also discussed.