Joel Barlow: American Citizen in a Revolutionary World

Provides a comprehensive overview of Joel Barlow's multifaceted life, detailing his journey from a young American poet to a significant figure in diplomatic and revolutionary circles. It explores his early life and education, including his time at Yale and his initial aspirations as a writer, notably with The Vision of Columbus. The documents trace his involvement in the French Revolution, his acquisition of French citizenship, and his later diplomatic missions, particularly his challenging role as U.S. consul in Algiers where he negotiated the release of American prisoners. The sources also illuminate his commercial ventures and financial struggles, his relationships, including his complex bond with his wife Ruth and Robert Fulton, and his evolving political views on republicanism and the future of America, ultimately culminating in his appointment as ambassador to France. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Joel-Barlow-American-Citizen-Revolutionary/dp/0801897696?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=f3b9cd9a510bfe7c15e32e142d33c98a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by Podcai Studio: https://www.podcaistudio.com/