Dear Dorothy Dix; the story of a compassionate woman, by Harnett T. Kane, with Ella Bentley Arthur.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kane, Harnett Thomas, 1910-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gilmer, Elizabeth M. (Elizabeth Meriwether), 1861-1951.

Gilmer, Elizabeth M.

Physical Description:

314 p. illus. (on endpapers) 22 cm.

Edition:

[1st ed.]

Place of Publication:

Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday, 1952.

Contents:

Part one. "Thoroughbred colts and little negroes" ; "A dent in my ego" ; Bedraggled canary ; Salad for a Sunday meal ; "Dear Miss

or Mrs.-Dix ; The world took notice

Part two. Murder! ; New York

New Orleans shuttle ; Florodora to "Little Italy" ; Gunfire on Madison Square Roof ; Higher up in the world ; Postgraduate course ; "She's a momma and a poppa wrapped in one!" ; The bell kept ringing ; They all talked to her ; "The next murder ... will be yours"

Part three. Roses

and a handful of thorns ; Memories harsh, and also happy ; Fire bells and three farewells ; First lady of New Orleans ; Flood crest ; War, and peace of mind ; She saw a world change ; "Everybody talking about love" ; Age and consolation ; "Worth the price."

OCLC:

376814