Since paper was expensive in the 1700s, we have very few writings from the Burgoyne campaign in Vermont, and even fewer from women. This book of excerpts from the diary of Baroness Riedesel is a wonderful insight from a woman's viewpoint of this campaign. While it necessarily is primarily from the English/Hessian side of the campaign, Baroness Riedesel also comments on the colonials she sees.The translation is smooth, readable and reflects an interesting personality.I highly recommend this book.