This collection of letters documents the experiences of a Peace Corps volunteer in the Ivory Coast during a pivotal period of the mid-1960s. Robert Haas's correspondence offers a firsthand account of life in West Africa during the early years of the Peace Corps, detailing cultural observations, personal challenges, and the broader socio-political context of the time. The letters serve as a primary source for understanding both individual immersion in a foreign culture and the nascent stages of international development initiatives.

This collection of letters offers a valuable primary source for historians and those interested in the Peace Corps' early history and its impact on host countries. The personal nature of the correspondence provides an intimate look at the realities of service abroad, likely appealing to readers interested in memoir and cultural exchange. The book's focus on a specific time and place suggests it will be of particular interest to scholars of African history and post-colonial studies.