Books by Francis Russell
The Shadow of Blooming Grove
by Francis Russell
Russell describes Florence Harding as like a dried autumn leaf, brittle and devoid of chlorophyll. It’s a great read but really sexist
Interviews where books by Francis Russell were recommended
The Best Books about First Ladies, recommended by Carl Sferrazza Anthony
From the annexation of Texas to the UN’s Commission on Human Rights, first ladies have played a key role in the history of the United States. Historian Carl Sferrazza Anthony recommends five engaging books about the tumultuous lives of some of the country’s first ladies.
