The Man Who Stole A Meeting-House : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163702031 : 116370203X : 10 Sep 2010 : The Man Who Stole A Meeting-House is a novel written by John Townsend Trowbridge. The story is set in a small New England town in the mid-19th century and revolves around the theft of a meeting-house. The main character, Seth Warren, is a poor farmer who is struggling to make ends meet. One day, he decides to steal the meeting-house and sell it for its valuable materials. However, his plan goes awry when he is caught by the town's sheriff and put on trial. The novel explores themes of poverty, desperation, and morality, as well as the social and economic conditions of rural America during this time period. Through the character of Seth Warren, Trowbridge offers a critique of the capitalist system and the injustices it perpetuates. The Man Who Stole A Meeting-House is a thought-provoking and engaging work of historical fiction that sheds light on an important period in American history.