An account of the giants lately discovered : In a letter to a friend in the…
"An Account of the Giants Lately Discovered: In a Letter to a Friend in the Country" by S.T. is a satirical text written in the late 18th century, likely during the Enlightenment period. This work takes the form of a letter that humorously discusses the purported discovery of a race of giants in Patagonia by Captain Byron and his crew. The author utilizes the theme of curiosity and exploration, reflecting the era’s
fascination with the unknown while critiquing the political and social attitudes of the time. The book presents a fictional narrative in which Captain Byron encounters a group of large, humanoid beings, described as giants. These giants are characterized as polite, albeit timid, as they retreat from the crew upon their approach. Through this fanciful account, the author explores various themes such as colonization, racial theories, and the notion of civilization. The text incorporates commentary on the absurdities of political discourse, the treatment of indigenous populations, and human curiosity regarding other cultures. Ultimately, it serves as both a whimsical exploration of newfound worlds and a critique of the imperialist mindset prevalent in the author’s society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 |
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| LoC No. | 24006625 |
| Title | An account of the giants lately discovered : In a letter to a friend in the country |
| Original Publication | London: F. Noble, 1766. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | A satire on John Byron's "Account of a voyage around the world". |
| Credits | Robert Tonsing and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) |
| Subject | Byron, John, 1723-1786 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75432 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 816 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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