Forever Belle : Sallie Ward of Kentucky.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Runyon, Randolph, 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--United States.

Women.

Southern States.

Ward, Sallie, 1827-1896.

Ward, Sallie.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (203 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Knoxville : University of Tennessee Press, 2024.

Summary:

This biography explores the life of Sallie Ward, a prominent figure in 19th-century America known for her captivating presence and scandalous behavior. Born into a politically influential family in Kentucky, Ward's life was marked by her high-profile divorce, fashionable lifestyle, and involvement in significant cultural events. Her story is intertwined with her family's controversial history, including her brother's murder trial. The book examines the creation and perpetuation of celebrity before mass media, offering insights into Southern social customs and the power dynamics of the era. Intended for readers interested in American history and cultural studies, it provides a detailed analysis of Ward's impact on society. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Illustrations

Acknowledgments

Introduction

One. The Most Perfect Beauty I Ever Saw

Two. A Clash of Cultures

Three. A Whirlwind Courtship

Four. Travels

Five. Murder in the Schoolroom

Six. Together in New Orleans

Seven. Alone in Louisville

Eight. A Change of Fortune

Nine. Final Years

Ten. Diana Bourbon

Eleven. Salue Remembered

Notes

Bibliography

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ISBN:

9781621908531

1621908534

9781621908524

1621908526