...e seemed to look up. Not merely Alcott's abstract statements, but his personal judgments, made an absolutely unique impression upon his more famous fellow townsman. It is interesting to notice that Alcott , while staying first in Concord, complained of lack of simplicity in A--, B--, C--, and D--(late visitors from the city). Emerson said approvingly to his son : Alcott is right touchstone to test t...