Dr. Elias Root Beadle (1812–65) was an American clergyman. In addition to his success as a member of the Presbyterian priesthood, Beadle was famous as a scholar, particularly in mineralogy and the study of mollusk shells; he was considered an authority in the latter.
Born in Cooperstown, New York, Beadle became pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Albion, New York, after graduating with a Doctor of Divinity. He then served as a missionary among the Druses of Mount Lebanon, Syria, and Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey.) He returned to establish three Presbyterian churches in New Orleans and served at the Pearl-street (Congregational) Church in Hartford, Connecticut, and the Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia.
Half the work that is done in this world is to make things appear what they are not.
—Elias Root Beadle
Topics: Appearance, Deception, Illusion