Edward Hitchcock - Zoomcasts



Watch the following Zoom presentations on the life and legacy of Edward Hitchcock with author Robert T. McMaster by clicking the arrow. Or visit his YouTube channel. EDWARD HITCHCOCK: AN INTRODUCTION: Edward Hitchcock's life and legacy are summarized in this brief introduction. 3 minutes. EDWARD HITCHCOCK AND THE GEOLOGY OF CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS: Explores Hitchcock's role in unraveling the geological history of Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. 26 minutes. THE DESCENDANTS OF EDWARD AND ORRA WHITE HITCHCOCK: Discusses the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of Edward and Orra White Hitchcock. 18 minutes. EDWARD HITCHCOCK AND THE RISE OF AMERICAN GEOLOGY: Examines Hitchcock's role in the development of geology in America including his Massachusetts geological survey, and his early embrace of Agassiz's theory of continental glaciation. 15 minutes. EDWARD HITCHCOCK'S FOSSIL FOOTMARKS: Explores Hitchcock's most enduring legacy, his revolutionary research on the fossil footmarks of the Connecticut Valley. 14 minutes. EDWARD HITCHCOCK ON SCIENCE AND FAITH: Discusses Edward Hitchcock's efforts to convince fellow scientists, clergymen, and the general public that science and religion need not be enemies, views that have as much relevance today as they did a century and a half ago. 18 minutes. THE SERMONS OF EDWARD HITCHCOCK: Considers Edward Hitchcock's sermons and what they reveal about the man, his faith, and the times in which he lived. 17 minutes. EDWARD HITCHCOCK'S TREE OF LIFE: Examines Hitchcock's "Palaeontological Chart" and what it reveals about his thinking on the diversity and relationships among living things. 13 minutes. Author Talks Live and on Zoom Hitchcock biographer Robert T. McMaster is available to speak to library groups, historical societies, book clubs, high school and college classes in person and on Zoom. He will answer questions from readers, discuss his research and writing process, and bring listeners up to date on some new insights and information that has come to light since the publication of All the Light Here Comes from Above. Contact him for details or to schedule a session at robertmcmaster24 (at) gmail.com.	QUICK LINKS HOME TRANSCRIPTIONS RESOURCES HITCHCOCKIANA ABOUT THE BOOK NEWS DESCENDANTS
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Watch the following Zoom presentations on the life and legacy of Edward Hitchcock with author Robert T. McMaster by clicking the arrow. Or visit his YouTube channel.

EDWARD HITCHCOCK: AN INTRODUCTION: Edward Hitchcock's life and legacy are summarized in this brief introduction. 3 minutes.

EDWARD HITCHCOCK AND THE GEOLOGY OF CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS: Explores Hitchcock's role in unraveling the geological history of Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. 26 minutes.

THE DESCENDANTS OF EDWARD AND ORRA WHITE HITCHCOCK: Discusses the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of Edward and Orra White Hitchcock. 18 minutes.

EDWARD HITCHCOCK AND THE RISE OF AMERICAN GEOLOGY: Examines Hitchcock's role in the development of geology in America including his Massachusetts geological survey, and his early embrace of Agassiz's theory of continental glaciation. 15 minutes.

EDWARD HITCHCOCK'S FOSSIL FOOTMARKS: Explores Hitchcock's most enduring legacy, his revolutionary research on the fossil footmarks of the Connecticut Valley. 14 minutes.

EDWARD HITCHCOCK ON SCIENCE AND FAITH: Discusses Edward Hitchcock's efforts to convince fellow scientists, clergymen, and the general public that science and religion need not be enemies, views that have as much relevance today as they did a century and a half ago. 18 minutes.

THE SERMONS OF EDWARD HITCHCOCK: Considers Edward Hitchcock's sermons and what they reveal about the man, his faith, and the times in which he lived. 17 minutes.

EDWARD HITCHCOCK'S TREE OF LIFE: Examines Hitchcock's "Palaeontological Chart" and what it reveals about his thinking on the diversity and relationships among living things. 13 minutes.

Author Talks
Live and on Zoom

Hitchcock biographer Robert T. McMaster is available to speak to library groups, historical societies, book clubs, high school and college classes in person and on Zoom. He will answer questions from readers, discuss his research and writing process, and bring listeners up to date on some new insights and information that has come to light since the publication of All the Light Here Comes from Above.

Contact him for details or to schedule a session at robertmcmaster24 (at) gmail.com.