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_aStevenson, Burton Egbert, _d1872-1962 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAmerican Men of Mind |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-01-07 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Lybarger, Chris Logan, Brian Janes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Biography | ||
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