The Earnest Student: Being Memorials Of John Mackintosh (1863) is a biographical book written by Norman Macleod. The book is a tribute to John Mackintosh, a young Scottish student who died at the age of 23. It chronicles his life, his academic achievements, and his moral character. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed account of Mackintosh's life, including his childhood, his education, and his early career. The second...