The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-19
4 Giterorp 4f'all.
Mr. PrcscottS Method OF Literary
Labor

Everything that relates to the historical
lahorS Of the late William H. Prescott is of
general interest. We have. tier, fore pre-
|, pared n somewhat minute sketch Of the
mrlh"d OF preparation and composition
| *dopt,d by the deceased by which he was
enahlcd to overcome his impaired vision. and
I" place his name among historians Of the
very first rank. Mr. Prescott. it is well
known, though not blind, was aft ctctl with
DISORDER Oh the nerve of the eve, so that he
was wholly lncaracitated for reading and
ililnS IN the. obituary ways. He was OK.
ceedneiy systematic IL his mode of life and
devoted five hours ont Of The twtnty-inur To
MS historical lahuis. After breakfast he list
| rncd for an hour to some light reading. a
| n"vti, pocm Or other entertaining book lie
then walked for All hour. At half,,ast Ten
" clock has secretary came 10 his study and
| REMAINED iIll twelve Uclock Another walk
at All hour was then taken, after which lie
went TO his study and remained another hour
and half with his secretary. Af,er dinner
| light reading WAS again rcSorted TO, and nj
| SIX clock the secretary returned and re.
lnainld until eight. Tins routine of work and
leisure was vuy ri9idly Observed rlnougiont
ihe s'aS'n, during the years devoted to the
preparation of his elaborate volumes.
Mir. Prescott S mode OF writing history was
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