Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The Columbian Memorial Edition of Robert W. Stout's Poetical Works
The author in seeking a place amongst the bright galaxy of American poets who have achieved a permanent place in the affections of their countrymen, is not actuated by sordid or self-laudatory motives, but because he feels as an American citizen, it is his inalienable right, as such, to explore in fields that are most pleasing to his fancy and acceptable to his understanding. Whilst the human mind is of infinite variety, man will seek according to his bent, if he be true to his instincts, the avocation that accords most truly with his faculties; and, in doing so, will aim to accomplish more than the mere pecuniary reward. It is this principle that elevates and enobles every occupation. The lawyer who can see beyond his fee; the physician who aims to ameliorate the pain and affliction, of his fellow-men; the teacher in the house of God or halls of learning who rightly considers the obligations of his trust, are far above the mere drudge in the routine of life, for they aid in elevating the race, and hence are worthy of all honor. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
