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Title
Edward Hitchcock essay on genius and application
Contributor
Creator: Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
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Creation Information
Date Created
1809 - 1826
Date Note
The item is undated. The start date provided is taken from the finding aid and the end date provided is drawn from the year Thomas Jefferson died.
Note
It is unclear if this is one continuous or two separate essays, as there appears to be a significant shift in subject matter from the fourth to fifth pages. Another version of this essay appears in Hitchcock's Commonplace Book #3 pages 209-224 in box 18 folder 6 of this collection.
Physical Description
1 item (18 pages)
Abstract
In the first part of the essay Edward Hitchcock discusses the concept of genius and argues that natural ability has less to do with genius than hard work and applying oneself. He claims that there are not more examples of genius in the world because mankind is lazy and does not want to work hard enough. Later, Hitchcock writes about what he sees as an approaching downfall of the country, discussing Europe and the French Revolution, and encourages his fellow countrymen to arise from their lethargy and take action to defend the United States from the government as it is under Thomas Jefferson.
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Language
English
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