
HECTOR ST. JOHN DE CREVECOEUR - LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN FARMER - INTRODUCTION AND NOTES BY WARREN BARTON BLAKE - INTRODUCTION
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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN FARMER; - DESCRIBING CERTAIN PROVINCIAL SITUATIONS, MANNERS, AND CUSTOMS, NOT GENERALLY KNOWN; AND CONVEYING SOME IDEA OF THE LATE AND PRESENT INTERIOR CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE BRITISH COLONIES IN NORTH AMERICA. - WRITTEN FOR THE INFORMATION OF A FRIEND IN ENGLAND,
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TO THE ABBE RAYNAL, F.R.S.
LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN FARMER - LETTER I - INTRODUCTION
A keen‑eyed European observer settles on the New World’s frontier, sending home vivid letters that capture the raw beauty and everyday rhythms of eighteenth‑century American life. Through his eyes, the reader meets bustling ports, humble farms, and the ordinary yet extraordinary moments of a fledgling nation— from the sudden flash of a hummingbird’s wing to the simple, festive gatherings of coastal communities.
The writer’s background as a French‑born gentleman‑turned‑farmer lends a unique perspective; his educated mind records both the grandeur of untouched wilderness and the modest details of colonial existence. As he grapples with his own identity and the promise of a new country, his letters blend personal reflection, sharp social commentary, and a gentle humor that brings the era to life. Listeners will feel the pulse of a world in transition, guided by a voice that marvels at nature’s wonders while probing the hopes and hardships of early American settlers.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (454K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1735–1813
Best known for Letters from an American Farmer, this French-born writer turned everyday colonial life into vivid, influential prose. His work helped shape one of the earliest and most quoted ideas of what it meant to be “an American.”
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