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Silver Queen: The Fabulous Story of Baby Doe Tabor is a biography written by Caroline Bancroft that chronicles the life of Elizabeth ""Baby Doe"" Tabor. Baby Doe was a prominent figure in the late 19th century Colorado mining industry, and her story is one of rags-to-riches-to-rags. Bancroft explores Baby Doe's early life as a poor girl from Wisconsin, her move to Colorado, and her marriage to Horace Tabor, one of the richest men in the state. The book also delves into the couple's lavish lifestyle and their eventual downfall due to the collapse of the silver market. Baby Doe's resilience and determination are highlighted as she tries to rebuild her life after her husband's death and the loss of her fortune. The biography is a captivating tale of a woman who defied societal norms and made a name for herself in a male-dominated industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Brown Palace in Denver: Hotel of Plush, Power and Presidents by Caroline Bancroft is a comprehensive and captivating account of the iconic hotel that has been a landmark in Denver, Colorado for over a century. The book offers a detailed history of the hotel, from its inception in the late 1800s to its current status as a luxurious and historic destination.Bancroft delves into the stories of the people who have stayed at The Brown Palace, including presidents, celebrities, and other notable figures. The book also explores the hotel's architecture, design, and unique features, such as the famous atrium and the numerous dining options.Throughout the book, Bancroft weaves a rich tapestry of the hotel's past, present, and future, providing readers with a fascinating look at one of Denver's most beloved institutions. The Brown Palace in Denver: Hotel of Plush, Power and Presidents is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Denver, the hospitality industry, or the fascinating stories behind iconic landmarks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Originally published in 1961, this is the rollicking story of Molly Brown, the Leadville, Colorado waitress who reached the top of Newport society -- and a permanent place in American lore -- as a heroine of the Titanic disaster. Bancroft's biography gives the true story of the unsinkable lady from Colorado and makes an amusing contrast with the legend.

Originally published in 1965 these are mini-biographies of six Colorado "ladies of pleasure," whose parlor houses were scandalous ornaments to the whole state, make amusing reading. Biographies of Jennie Rogers, Mattie Silks, Laura Evans, Lillian Powers, Pearl de Vere, and Cock-eyed Liz.

Originally published in 1955, this is the biography of Baby Doe Tabor. Tabor's love affair with Horace Tabor caused a sensational triangle and national scandal in the 1880s.

Colorado's Lost Gold Mines details thirty romantic and fabled tales of Colorado's misplaced wealth, inspiring the reader to go search for buried treasure.