This is a comprehensive biographical account of the life and work of Urijah Rees Thomas, one of the most prominent figures in Welsh literature in the 19th century. From his early life in Wales to his migration to America, David Morgan Thomas paints a vivid picture of his many accomplishments and contributions to Welsh literature 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.