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Book Synopsis
The curtain rises and authors JoAnn Chartier and Chris Enss shine the spotlight on 14 entertaining women who sang, danced, acted in plays, performed equestrienne feats, and captured the hearts of the miners and homesteaders of the Frontier West.


Trade Review
"Gilded Girls is a delicious, illuminating glimpse at the colorful and often scandalous women who made their living performing for the restless souls of the Old West."
--Bob Boze Bell, True West magazine


Table of Contents
(1) Acknowledgments (2) Introduction (3) Maude Adams-The Most Popular Actress in America (4) Mary Anderson-Self-made Star (5) Sarah Bernhardt-The Divine Sarah (6) Mrs. Leslie Carter-Passionate Player (7) Caroline Chapman-Shakespeare to Slapstick (8) Catherine Hayes-The Irish Prima Donna (9) Matilda Heron-Star of the American Theater (10) Lily Langtry-The Jersey Lily (11) Adah Menken-The Frenzy of Frisco (12) Helena Modjeska-Polish Phenomenon (13) Lucille Mullhall-Cowgirl (14) Kate Rockwell-Flame of the Yukon (15) Lillian Russell-America's Beauty (16) Sarah Kirby Stark-Pioneer Manager

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    A Paperback by Chris Enss, Joann Chartier

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      Publisher: Globe Pequot
      Publication Date: 6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780762726790, 978-0762726790
      ISBN10: 0762726792

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The curtain rises and authors JoAnn Chartier and Chris Enss shine the spotlight on 14 entertaining women who sang, danced, acted in plays, performed equestrienne feats, and captured the hearts of the miners and homesteaders of the Frontier West.


      Trade Review
      "Gilded Girls is a delicious, illuminating glimpse at the colorful and often scandalous women who made their living performing for the restless souls of the Old West."
      --Bob Boze Bell, True West magazine


      Table of Contents
      (1) Acknowledgments (2) Introduction (3) Maude Adams-The Most Popular Actress in America (4) Mary Anderson-Self-made Star (5) Sarah Bernhardt-The Divine Sarah (6) Mrs. Leslie Carter-Passionate Player (7) Caroline Chapman-Shakespeare to Slapstick (8) Catherine Hayes-The Irish Prima Donna (9) Matilda Heron-Star of the American Theater (10) Lily Langtry-The Jersey Lily (11) Adah Menken-The Frenzy of Frisco (12) Helena Modjeska-Polish Phenomenon (13) Lucille Mullhall-Cowgirl (14) Kate Rockwell-Flame of the Yukon (15) Lillian Russell-America's Beauty (16) Sarah Kirby Stark-Pioneer Manager

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