Augusta Tabor: Her Side of the Scandal

Published in 1955, 'Augusta Tabor: Her Side of the Scandal' by Caroline Bancroft is a biography that presents the life of Augusta Tabor, the first wife of millionaire Horace Tabor, known for his silver wealth during the Colorado gold rush. The book recounts Augusta's perspective on the public scandal surrounding her husband's divorce and subsequent marriage to Baby Doe Tabor, set against the backdrop of late 19th-century society. Through personal reflections and historical context, it explores themes of resilience, identity, and the evolving roles of women in a male-dominated world, highlighting Augusta's struggles and triumphs in the face of societal judgment.