"My American Diary" by Clare Sheridan is a travel diary that offers a glimpse into the author's American journey in 1921. Sheridan recounts her experiences as a traveler and artist, detailing her encounters with famous people, significant happenings, and the cultural atmosphere of the era. From her arrival in New York City, where she faces overwhelming public attention after her time in Russia, to her interactions with diverse social groups, from fancy lunches to more unconventional meetings, Sheridan captures the excitement and challenges of finding her place in a new country while navigating her artistic path and personal duties.
My American Diary
By Clare Sheridan
In a whirlwind of celebrity and cultural clashes, a traveler grapples with identity and belonging as she navigates the vibrant landscape of 1920s America.
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About the AuthorClare Consuelo Sheridan was an English sculptor, journalist and writer, known primarily for creating busts for famous sitters and keeping travel diaries. She was a cousin of Sir Winston Churchill, with whom she had enjoyed an amicable relationship, though her support for the October Revolution in 1917 caused them to break ranks politically. She enjoyed travelling around the world; and among her circle of friends were Princess Margaret of Sweden, Lord and Lady Mountbatten, Lady Diana Cooper, Vita Sackville-West and Vivien Leigh.
Clare Consuelo Sheridan was an English sculptor, journalist and writer, known primarily for creating busts for famous sitters and keeping travel diaries. She was a cousin of Sir Winston Churchill, with whom she had enjoyed an amicable relationship, though her support for the October Revolution in 1917 caused them to break ranks politically. She enjoyed travelling around the world; and among her circle of friends were Princess Margaret of Sweden, Lord and Lady Mountbatten, Lady Diana Cooper, Vita Sackville-West and Vivien Leigh.
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