While there were several interesting sections, for instance the sea voyage in sailing ships, the Parisian medical school, the account of the American ambasssador's stay in Paris during the Franco-Prussian War, the seige of Paris and the Commune, too lengthy attention was given to people who possibly would interest Americans, but not other readers. Who cares that Emma Willard "approved entirely of the French regard for fashion" and feasted her eyes on the jewels worn by the Parisian women? Oh for a good editor who should have trimmed this lengthy book.
Avril Warren, Victoria Britiish Columbia