Welcome! As we said before, the first reading assignment for the first Mixmaster Online Book Club selection, Erik Larson's In the Garden of Beasts, was the first two sections.
Below, in the comments, please feel free to jump in with replies, questions, opinions, historical observations, etc. If you're a reader, we're glad to have you here.
We'll carry on for approximately 30 minutes so as not to disturb your entire afternoon, but don't hesitate to offer comments beyond that loose time limit.
And thanks, in advance, for your participation!