My First Years As A Frenchwoman 1876 to 1879

My First Years As A Frenchwoman 1876 to 1879 is a memoir written by Mary King Waddington, an American woman who married a French diplomat and lived in Paris during the late 19th century. The book details Waddington's experiences as she navigates French society, customs, and politics during her first years as a married woman. She provides vivid descriptions of the people she meets, the events she attends, and the challenges she faces as a foreigner in a new country. Waddington also offers insights into the political climate of the time, including the rise of anti-Semitism and the Dreyfus Affair. The book provides a unique perspective on life in Paris during this period and is an excellent read for anyone interested in French history, culture, and society.My first big dinner at the Ministry of Public Instruction rather intimidated me. We were fifty people--I the only lady. I went over to the ministry in the afternoon to see the table, which was very well arranged with quantities of flowers, beautiful Sevres china, not much silver--there is very little left in France, it having all been melted at the time of the Revolution. The official dinners are always well done in Paris. I suppose the traditions of the Empire have been handed down. We arrived a few minutes before eight, all the staff and directors already there, and by ten minutes after eight every one had arrived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.