"People's Character: A Thanksgiving Sermon Delivered on November 15, 1855 in the Presbyterian Church on Franklin Street" is the Ukrainian title of this interesting book by Nathaniel Clark Burt. In his sermon, the writer examines the concept of national character, revealing its features and influence on the formation of society. Through the prism of religious and cultural contexts, the author tries to understand what constitutes the essence of national self-awareness and identity. This work offers readers an in-depth study of the history and socio-cultural aspects of the development of society in the changing world of the 19th century.