Over the years the two ladies dedicated their vacations to their research. All their findings confirmed their belief that they had seen Versailles as it was 112 years before. In 1911 they published their account in a book, An Adventure. The two women were so concerned about losing their professional credibility that they felt compelled to publish their account of the story under pseudonyms. It was only after Miss Jourdain’s death in 1924 that their true identities were revealed. The book caused a sensation and was considered to be the best authenticated ghost story of its time.

The Old Regime and the Revolution, Alexis de Tocqueville.

A simple account of what happened during the French Revolution.

This passage describes Washington’s lasting legacy on American history, discussing his involvement in the French and Indian War, his leading position as leading commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and his reputation as being a noble person.