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The Legend of Baby Doe: The Life and Times of the Silver Queen of the West

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The story of Baby Doe is worth reading. This well written account dramatically tells the story of her rise and fall in wealth and her personal and public lives. Anyone who appreciates stories of the American power mongers of the late 19th century will enjoy this insightful biography

I am not a fan of soap operas but the life of Baby Doe Tabor reads something like one and I found it fascinating. A rags to riches to rags true story that draws you in from start to finish. There is something about the person of Baby Doe that just draws you in and leaves you thinking about her long after the book is finished. I bought this book in 1993 on a trip to Colorado and I still pick it up from time to time and re-read it. The story of Horace and Baby Doe Tabor would make a great movie, and one was made in 1932 called Silver Dollar, sadly it is not available for home video. A good read.

Well researched and told with an authentic voice of a historian who brings us the true facts and not a repeat of the fictional and often sensational tales woven around this remarkable woman's life. The tale is timeless and relevant to all women who struggle to find their place in the world and do the best they can with the life they are given and the life they make for themselves. Highly recommend for any serious student of women of the West in American history.

The book on Baby Doe arrived in great shape and ahead of schedule. Thank you for the book.

This book was purchased for a retirement center's lobrary........now everyone is reading it and talking about it. It's a great read and "baby" Doe's Story is fascinating.