A Philadelphia Perspective"Invaluablemany insights into the life and thought of the nineteenth century. [Fisher's] comments are stimulating, often barbed. the narrative is smooth flowing and fascinating." American Historical Review "An important literary event. an invaluable historical source. Unexcelled." Pennsylvania History "Fisher was an astute and acerbic commentator on politics and society in Philadelphia, Washington, and the country as a whole during the Civil War.