Chapter 16 EMERSON.-A RETROSPECT.

Personality and Habits of Life.-His Commission and Errand.-As a

Lecturer.-His Use of Authorities.-Resemblance to Other Writers.-As

influenced by Others.-His Place as a Thinker.-Idealism and

Intuition.-Mysticism.-His Attitude respecting Science.-As an

American.-His Fondness for Solitary Study.-His Patience and

Amiability.-Feeling with