"On the Life and Sorrows of Polonin" by Means, Florence Crannell is a fascinating historical book that tells the story of the journey of two sisters across America at the end of the 19th century. They experience incredible adventures, come into contact with different cultures and get to know different social classes. During the journey, the heroines try to understand and accept the diversity of the world they encounter and find themselves in this complex series of events. Readers will immerse themselves in the fascinating world of history, nature and human limitations, thinking about the true essence of life and the desire of each person to find his place in the world.