My First Years as a Frenchwoman, 1876-1879

My First Years as a Frenchwoman, written by Mary King Waddington and published in 1914, is a memoir detailing her experiences as an American woman in late 19th-century France. The narrative chronicles her adaptation to French society after marrying William Waddington, a French deputy, and provides insights into the political and social dynamics of the era following the Franco-Prussian War. Waddington's observations highlight the complexities of French politics, the tensions between royalist factions, and the evolving social structures of the time, making it a significant account of the Third Republic's early years.