Mayfair to Moscow is a memoir of an adventurous woman, Clare Sheridan, who breaks the social norms of her time by traveling around the world and immersing herself in different cultures. From her bohemian life in Mayfair to her dangerous experiences in revolutionary Russia, Clare's life is full of excitement and daring.
Clare Sheridan, a sculptor and writer, recounts her travels in the United States during the early 20th century in this charming diary. From her first impressions of New York City to her encounters with famous figures like Theodore Roosevelt and John Singer Sargent, Sheridan's observations are witty and insightful.
The book offers a significant exploration of Russian history through its portraits, highlighting their cultural and historical importance. Alpha Editions has undertaken a modern preservation effort, ensuring the text is clear and readable by reformatting and redesigning the original work rather than using scanned copies. This edition aims to make the content accessible for both present and future generations, emphasizing its relevance in the genres of History and Eastern Hemisphere studies.