In this inspiring work, George Lillie Craik explores the many challenges and obstacles faced by seekers of knowledge in the 19th century. Drawing on his own experiences as a scholar and academic, Craik offers practical advice and encouragement to anyone pursuing knowledge under difficult conditions. This book is a must-read for anyone in search of higher education and personal growth. 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. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.