Catherine Eddy Beveridge's fast-paced chronicle is more than a charming account of a young woman's entrance into the international arena. Gracefully introduced by Mrs. Beveridge's grandson, The Chronicle of Catherine Eddy Beveridge introduces us to fascinating diplomatic and social worlds at the dawn of the twentieth century.
James Grossman, The Newberry Library The author's own extensive side notes further ... Read moreadd to the diary's historical context...additionally, Beveridge III includes an extensive essay detailing Catherine's family history and providing significant background material...these additional sections provide considerable contextual material that helps the reader understand the political and social world of Catherine Eddy Beveridge.
Amy L. Wink, Indiana University
Indiana Magazine of History
This is a captivating story of privilege and politics at the dawn of the twentieth century told from the perspective of a vibrant young woman relishing it all. From Chicago, to Washington, to London, to Berlin, Catherine Eddy Beveridge shows us the life of the American upper class as vividly as an Edith Wharton novel.
Drew Gilpin Faust, Dean, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Show Less