Nothing Daunted

Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West | Dorothy Wickenden

so-so

An okay read, but structural issues held it back. Pieces felt like a research paper, with an overabundance of quotes & tangents down historical rabbit holes. There is a lot of historical information & several minor characters that muddied the narrative. The pieces that focus on the two women are interesting & the story did gain steam as it went along, getting more focused & enjoyable. Not a bad read, but not overly gripping or enthralling.

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squirrelbrain

Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West | Dorothy Wickenden

A visit to Somerset House this morning - small exhibition and then the bookshop (of course!). Followed by Daunt Books ❤️. No purchases yet today... I‘m being VERY well behaved!

#londonbookshopcrawl

julesG 😍😍😍 6y

jhod Ha! How many have you purchased in total?! 6y

squirrelbrain Only 6 so far! I‘ve been taking photos this morning of books that I want - not so heavy to take home on the train 🤣🤣 (edited) 6y

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cariashley Ooh I love Daunt!! 6y

Velvetfur Oohh you were in London! I was away this weekend, otherwise we could have met up for a jaunt to Daunt! (groan) 😂 6y

squirrelbrain Only 6 so far! I‘ve been taking photos this morning of books that I want - not so heavy to take home on the train 🤣🤣 @jhod 6y

jhod So much self control well done!!🤣🤣 6y

squirrelbrain @Velvetfur I‘ve had a fab time - you should definitely do it next year! 6y

Velvetfur @squirrelbrain I've never heard of it, but I hope I can do it in future! 6y

Gissy How could you control yourself??😱I bet you will be in Santa's nice list this year! 😲 6y

squirrelbrain @Gissy I had to think about getting all the books home again! I only bought 6 all weekend! 6y

rockpools 🥰 Looks like you had a wonderful time 😊 6y

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zenaldehyde

Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West | Dorothy Wickenden

Spent most of my week in Wyoming in outer space, but I did take this away as well! Spunky society belles having adventures is my jam 👍

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HistoryColorado

Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West | Dorothy Wickenden

pick

A beautiful true story of 2 NY ladies who roughed it as teachers in rural CO in 1916. Blizzards, poverty, & the romantic interest of local men unused to fancy ladies await. Fun read! We have the orig. manuscripts of 1 of the men! Http://bit.ly/1SNFZLf, http://bit.ly/26sthpk, & http://bit.ly/24isDZi

aunt_feather Terrific read! Made me think about my own ambitions, life choices, and the relationships I have with friends and family. 9y

HistoryColorado @Aunt_Feather Isn't it great when a book speaks to you directly? 9y

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