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Thomas Cole

Thomas Cole , (February 1, 1801 - February 11, 1848) American artist and poet, 1835

"It has not been in vain: the good, the enlightened of all ages and nations have found pleasure and consolation in the beauty of the rural earth. Prophets of old retired into the solitudes of nature to wait the inspiration of heaven. It was upon Mount Horeb that Elija experienced the mighty wind, the earthquake, and the fire; and, heard the small still voice. That voice is yet heard among the mountains!"

Essay on American Scenery, American Monthly Magazine 1 (January 1836)


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