Genius And Industry: The Achievements Of Mind Among The Cottages (1851)

By Edwin Paxton Hood

Book Overview

Genius and Industry: The Achievements of Mind Among the Cottages is a book written by Edwin Paxton Hood and published in 1851. The book explores the achievements of ordinary people living in cottages, who despite their humble backgrounds, have made significant contributions to society through their use of intellect and industry. Hood highlights the stories of various individuals who have excelled in fields such as science, literature, and the arts, despite coming from disadvantaged backgrounds. He argues that the power of the human mind is not limited by social status, and that everyone has the potential to achieve greatness through hard work and determination. The book also serves as a commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time, and the need for greater opportunities for education and social mobility. It is a celebration of the human spirit and a call to recognize and appreciate the achievements of those who have overcome adversity to make a positive impact on the world. Overall, Genius and Industry is a thought-provoking and inspiring read, which challenges readers to re-evaluate their assumptions about the relationship between social status and intellectual ability.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436857155
• ISBN13: 9781436857154
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"