Frances "Fanny" Trollope, mother of the Victorian novelist Anthony Trollope, may be best known today for her book, , first published in 1832.
The book provides an account of her travels here, along with her observations on our life and culture. She spent some time in Cincinnati, and her opinion of the city and its residents was less than flattering.
Joining us for a look at Fanny Trollope and her thoughts on America and Cincinnati are Reference Librarian Jim Mainger; and , vice president of and a contributor. Casey Coston recently wrote about Fanny Trollope's time in Cincinnati for Soapbox Media.
To read Casey Coston's Soapbox Media feature, Fanny Trollope and the domestic manners of Cincinnatians, .