Letters from an American Farmer (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169269255)

""Letters From An American Farmer"" is a collection of essays written by J. Hector St. John de Crevecoeur, a French-American writer, in the late 18th century. The book is a series of letters written from the perspective of an American farmer, exploring the identity and culture of the emerging American nation. De Crevecoeur discusses the unique characteristics of the American people, their customs, and traditions. He also explores the relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain, and the concept of American independence. The book provides a valuable insight into the early American experience and is considered a significant work of American literature.Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity? Your gratitude misleads your judgment. The knowledge which I acquired from your conversation has amply repaid me for your five weeks' entertainment. I gave you nothing more than what common hospitality dictated; but could any other guest have instructed me as you did?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. Hector St John de Crevecoeur
ISBN-10: 1169269257
ISBN-13: 9781169269255
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.44d