"The Diary and Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian: Mentor on an Old Dominion Plantation, 1773-1774" is a unique publication that allows you to immerse yourself in the life and thoughts of a young man on a Virginia plantation in the late 18th century. This book collects Fithian's notes on daily life on the plantation, his observations of nature and social relations, vulnerable reflections on moral issues, and reflections on personal happiness. The reader has a unique opportunity to experience history through the eyes of a young American of that time, feel the atmosphere of colonial America and discover the unique world of Philip Vickers Fithian.