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Title: American Men of Mind
Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "American Men of Mind" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the contributions of prominent figures in American culture, particularly focusing on those who shaped the country's literature, art, and science. Stevenson presents biographical sketches that connect the creative achievements of these individuals with the broader context of American historical development. The opening of the volume sets the stage for an exploration of intellectual contributions to American society, contrasting the "Men of Action" with the "Men of Mind," who are profound thinkers and creators rather than mere doers. Stevenson emphasizes that while the legacy of action-oriented figures is more universally acknowledged, the measurement of thought and intellectual output is inherently subjective and complex. Through an engaging narrative, Stevenson invites readers to consider how individual thoughts and creations have formed the cultural landscape of America. The initial chapter focuses on the challenges of assessing intellectual contributions amidst a rapidly evolving national identity, with the promise of detailed explorations of various influential figures in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stevenson, Burton Egbert, 1872-1962
EBook No.: 24200
Published: Jan 7, 2008
Downloads: 159
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Biography
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: American Men of Mind
Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Chris Logan, Brian Janes and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "American Men of Mind" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the contributions of prominent figures in American culture, particularly focusing on those who shaped the country's literature, art, and science. Stevenson presents biographical sketches that connect the creative achievements of these individuals with the broader context of American historical development. The opening of the volume sets the stage for an exploration of intellectual contributions to American society, contrasting the "Men of Action" with the "Men of Mind," who are profound thinkers and creators rather than mere doers. Stevenson emphasizes that while the legacy of action-oriented figures is more universally acknowledged, the measurement of thought and intellectual output is inherently subjective and complex. Through an engaging narrative, Stevenson invites readers to consider how individual thoughts and creations have formed the cultural landscape of America. The initial chapter focuses on the challenges of assessing intellectual contributions amidst a rapidly evolving national identity, with the promise of detailed explorations of various influential figures in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stevenson, Burton Egbert, 1872-1962
EBook No.: 24200
Published: Jan 7, 2008
Downloads: 159
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Biography
LoCC: History: Biography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.