Life

Crevecoeur's family consisted of his wife, Mehitable Tippet, and his three children which soon after Crevecoeur's wedding, he had became an “American Farmer”. Once the American Revolution had spread, Crevecoeur wanted to see his family. So Crevecoeur decided to return to France and visit them. But after his long, dreadful journey throughout the war, he thought that he had finally found his family. Although, what is instead saw his wife dead, his barn burning, and his children resettled in Boston. Then after that, he had continued his studies and worked closely with Thomas Jefferson.

The Revolutionary War had a HUGE impact on Crevecoeur. Crevecoeur was a surveyor and trader and, as well, traveled for long time. As said before, Crevecoeur wanted to see his family, but on his way, he had been imprisoned for either accused or being a British Spy. Shortly after, Crevecoeur was soon allowed to leave the colonies in 1780. Then he had sold the manuscript of Letters from an American Farmer to a London publisher in 1781. It was published in 1782, which had inspired Crevecoeur to write/go into French Literature and intellectual circles. Intellectual circles are group of brilliant young men who gathered to discuss philosophy.

Crevecoeur’s writing is what made him a huge success. In …show more content…
Crevecoeur continued working as a diplomat for 2 years, enjoying great success and being named an honorary citizen in many early American cities. St. Johnsbury, Vermont was named in honor of name. In 1785, Crevecoeur returned to France and remained there for the rest of his life. During the beginnings of the French Revolution in 1789, Crevecoeur attempted to gain passage to America however his request was denied by the American Ambassador. On November 12, 1813, Crevecoeur died in Sarcelles, France at his daughter