Auteur: Horace Elisha Scudder

Rowland Evans Robinson (1833-1900) was a distinguished American author and illustrator, known for his engagement with the rural life and landscapes of Vermont. Born into a Quaker family in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, Robinson »s upbringing amid the natural splendor of the New England countryside deeply influenced his later works. A farmer by trade, his intimate familiarity with the land and its denizens lent authenticity to his literary endeavors. « Vermont: A Study of Independence » embodies Robinson »s reflective and observant nature. It is a vivid articulation of Vermont »s character, exploring its culture, politics, and the fierce independence of its people through both prose and artwork. His literary style often merged detailed natural observation with a gentle humor, revealing the idiosyncrasies of rural life in the 19th century. Robinson »s works contribute significantly to the American regional realist tradition, rendering him a literary figure of note in the annals of American letters. His legacy endures as an astute chronicler of the Yankee spirit and the evocative Vermont landscape.