“The eyes of a man are of no use without the observing power. Telescopes and microscopes are cunning contrivances, but they cannot see of themselves.”
Book:Bye-path Meadow
Quote by Edwin Paxton Hood
Work
Bye-path Meadow
Bye-path Meadow is a literary work that delves into the tranquility and symbolism of a meadow, using the setting as a backdrop for introspective and nature-themed narratives. more
Author
Edwin Paxton Hood
Edwin Paxton Hood was an American author renowned for his contributions to the genre of historical fiction. Born in 1820, he lived through the tumultuous period of the American Civil War and the subsequent Reconstruction era. Hood's writing is notable for its rich historical detail and its reflection of the social and political changes of his time. more
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