Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 106 Field, Eugene 1850 1895 John Smith, U.S.A. Produced by Kevin O'Hare and PG Distributed Proofreaders "John Smith, U.S.A." by Eugene Field is a collection of poetry and humorous prose written in the early 20th century. The work showcases Field's unique blend of lightheartedness and keen observance of American life, particularly through the lens of ordinary characters like "John Smith," epitomizing everyman in the United States. The poems present a whimsical exploration of identity, nostalgia, and the cultural quirks of various regions across the country. The opening of the book captures the protagonist’s musings as he finds the name "John Smith, U.S.A." in a register while wandering through London, feeling a profound sense of homesickness. This moment triggers reflections on the many types of "John Smiths" he could know, each representing a distinct aspect of Americana. The narrator’s colorful imagination conjures a composite character embodying the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Americans, illustrating the author's deftness at using humor to evoke a deeper connection to place and identity. The opening sets the tone for a collection laced with wit and heart, inviting readers into a world that celebrates the rich tapestry of American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: American Literature 170499 2025-07-05T15:46:44.269250 text/html 170423 170329 2024-11-06T04:23:32.838885 2023-10-06T06:24:15.884172 text/html text/html 126564 2025-07-05T15:46:50.705212 application/epub+zip 126416 2025-07-05T15:46:46.478225 application/epub+zip 126416 2025-07-05T15:46:45.195232 application/epub+zip 288428 2025-07-05T15:46:53.620180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246887 2025-07-05T15:46:49.635214 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224594 2022-09-06T22:06:40.107939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128961 2025-07-05T15:46:43.984222 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 109292 2024-10-28T19:48:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16742 2025-07-05T15:46:53.751187 application/rdf+xml 14063 2025-07-05T15:46:45.684221 image/jpeg 3863 2025-07-05T15:46:45.439217 image/jpeg 123862 2025-07-05T15:46:44.282241 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia