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Title: Letters from an American Farmer
Credits: Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Letters from an American Farmer" by J. Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur is a collection of letters written in the late 18th century. This work provides a unique view of rural life in the American colonies, reflecting both the everyday realities and the emotional landscape of an American farmer during the period just prior to the American Revolution. The letters convey deeply personal insights into the author's observations of nature, social customs, and the farming lifestyle, making it a significant historical account. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for the author's reflections as he grapples with the contrast between American life and that of Europe. Through the voice of a farmer, he expresses his astonishment at the beauty and opportunities present in America, while also contemplating the challenges of rural life. The author shares his personal journey, discussing his upbringing, marriage, and the joy of cultivating the land, as well as his thoughts on the importance of individual freedom and community. This mix of personal anecdotes and broader reflections promises to engage readers interested in history, nature, and the philosophical aspects of identity in early America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: St. John de Crèvecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813
Commentator: Blake, Warren Barton, 1883-1918
EBook No.: 4666
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 335
Language: English
Subject: Nantucket (Mass.)
Subject: United States -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 1775-1783
Subject: St. John de Crèvecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Letters from an American Farmer
Credits: Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Letters from an American Farmer" by J. Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur is a collection of letters written in the late 18th century. This work provides a unique view of rural life in the American colonies, reflecting both the everyday realities and the emotional landscape of an American farmer during the period just prior to the American Revolution. The letters convey deeply personal insights into the author's observations of nature, social customs, and the farming lifestyle, making it a significant historical account. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for the author's reflections as he grapples with the contrast between American life and that of Europe. Through the voice of a farmer, he expresses his astonishment at the beauty and opportunities present in America, while also contemplating the challenges of rural life. The author shares his personal journey, discussing his upbringing, marriage, and the joy of cultivating the land, as well as his thoughts on the importance of individual freedom and community. This mix of personal anecdotes and broader reflections promises to engage readers interested in history, nature, and the philosophical aspects of identity in early America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: St. John de Crèvecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813
Commentator: Blake, Warren Barton, 1883-1918
EBook No.: 4666
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 335
Language: English
Subject: Nantucket (Mass.)
Subject: United States -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 1775-1783
Subject: St. John de Crèvecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.