A personal account of life during the siege of Paris in 1870-71, written by American diplomat and journalist Felix M. Whitehurst. This diary offers a firsthand perspective on the day-to-day experiences of Parisians during the siege, including the shortages of food and fuel, the bombardment of the city by German artillery, and the social and political tensions that arose in the city during this time. With vivid descriptions and poignant reflections,...