This is a speech by David Ruhnken about the recluse scholar, or 'doctore umbratico'. It is a tribute to scholars who dedicate themselves to study, and a reflection on the value of intellectual pursuits. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations...
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