02062cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500230014326400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035250800610038352012200044453400450166465300200170985600430172912696UtSlPG20260610133312.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aField, Eugene,d1850-189510aJohn Smith, U.S.A. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-06-01  aProduced by Kevin O'Hare and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12696