02821cam a22003253u 4500 10003 UtSlPG 20260610133238.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Waddington, Mary King, 1833-1923 My First Years as a Frenchwoman, 1876-1879 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-11-01 When MacMahon was president -- Impressions of the Assembly at Versailles -- M. Waddington as minister of public instruction -- The social side of a minister's wife -- A republican victory and a new ministry -- The exposition year -- The Berlin congress -- Gaieties at the Quai d'Orsay -- M. Waddington as prime minister -- Parliament back in Paris -- Last days at the foreign office. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr., carlo traverso, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "My First Years as a Frenchwoman, 1876-1879" by Mary King Waddington is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative provides a detailed glimpse into the experiences of an American woman navigating the complexities of French society during the post-Franco-Prussian War era. The memoir centers on Waddington’s adaptation to her role as the wife of a French deputy, William Waddington, showcasing her observations of the political and social dynamics of late 19th-century France. The beginning of the memoir introduces readers to Mary King Waddington's life in Paris after her marriage in 1874. She describes her initial challenges adjusting to the new surroundings and formalities of French political life, while also capturing the tension stemming from the recent war and its aftermath. Through her interactions with various figures in the political sphere, including her husband’s friends and opponents, she presents a vivid portrayal of the complexities of French politics, the animosity between royalist factions, and the evolving social structures of the time. The opening chapters set the stage for her unfolding experiences in a world she finds both exciting and at times overwhelming. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- Social life and customs France -- History -- Third Republic, 1870-1940 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10003 51624 51624