Augusta Tabor: Her Side of the Scandal
Augusta Tabor: Her Side of the Scandal is a biography of Augusta Tabor, a woman who was at the center of one of the most sensational scandals of the late 19th century. Written by Caroline Bancroft, the book tells the story of Augusta's life, from her humble beginnings in rural Wisconsin to her rise to fame and fortune in the Colorado mining town of Leadville. The book chronicles Augusta's marriage to Horace Tabor, a wealthy silver baron, and the scandal that ensued when he left her for a younger woman. It also examines the role of the press in sensationalizing the scandal and the impact it had on Augusta's life. Through interviews with Augusta's family and friends, Bancroft paints a vivid portrait of a woman who was both a victim of her circumstances and a survivor of her own making. Augusta Tabor: Her Side of the Scandal is a compelling and sympathetic look at a woman who was both a victim of her circumstances and a survivor of her own making. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the role of women in the late 19th century.
By Caroline Bancroft · First published 1955 · Genre: Biography, Historical Fiction, Non-Fiction