An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli vs Margaret Ogilvy, and others: Which Should You Read?
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An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli
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"This first complete reprint of James Boswell's book on Corsica since the eighteenth century is enhanced by comprehensive annotation, textual apparatus, and a critical introduction. Boswell designed his text in two…
Margaret Ogilvy, and others
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"On the day I was born we bought six hair-bottomed chairs, and in our little house it was an event, the first great victory in a woman's long campaign; how they had been laboured for, the pound- note and the thirty…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Margaret Ogilvy, and others is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 7 for An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli.
- An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli has the widest readership — 38 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli | Margaret Ogilvy, and others | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.6 (38) | 3.8 (4) |
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Reception
| An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli | Margaret Ogilvy, and others | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 38 | 5 |
| Editions | 42 | 186 |
| Pages | 384 | 207 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli or Margaret Ogilvy, and others?
Margaret Ogilvy, and others has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Margaret Ogilvy, and others 3.8/5, An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli or Margaret Ogilvy, and others?
Margaret Ogilvy, and others is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Margaret Ogilvy, and others (207 pages, ≈ 3 h 50 m); An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli (384 pages, ≈ 7 h 07 m).
Which is harder to read: An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli or Margaret Ogilvy, and others?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli: Demanding; Margaret Ogilvy, and others: Challenging.