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 · 5,647 words
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Tags: Pioneers - Colorado - Pikes Peak Region - Biography; Pikes Peak Region (Colo.) - Gold discoveries; Frontier and pioneer life - Colorado - Pikes Peak Region; Silver mines and mining - Colorado; Women pioneers - Colorado - Pikes Peak Region - Biography; Leadville (Colo.) - Social life and customs; Tabor, Augusta, 1833-1895
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Genres
- Biography — The book is a biography of Augusta Tabor, detailing her life and the scandal she was involved in.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and is based on real events, making it a historical fiction.
- Non-Fiction — The book is based on real events and is written as a factual account, making it a non-fiction work.
- Women's Fiction — The book focuses on the life of a woman and the scandal she was involved in, making it a work of women's fiction.
Tags
biography · historical fiction · women's history · American history · scandal · 19th century · Colorado · mining · wealth · marriage · divorce · social status
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Augusta Tabor: Her Side of the Scandal is listed on Textopian as an essay by Caroline Bancroft, dated 1955 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Caroline Bancroft
- Date: 1955 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Historical Fiction, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction
- Length: 5,647 words
- Structure: 1 section, 97 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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