ETHAN ALLEN: Narrative (1779) and Reason, the Only Oracle of Man (1784) Complete texts of The Narrative of Col. Ethan Allen (1779), and based on the original 1779 edition, and Reason, the Only Oracle of Man (1784). Included also is his essay "On the Universal Plenitude of Being," that first appeared as an appendix to Reason, the Only Oracle of Man. (text last updated 12 Jan. 2024;including new larger font for easier reading.)