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Who Killed Jane Stanford?: A Gilded Age Tale of Murder, Deceit, Spirits and the Birth of a University

Name: Who Killed Jane Stanford?: A Gilded Age Tale of Murder, Deceit, Spirits and the Birth of a University
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Book Synopsis: Named One of the Best Nonfiction Books of 2022 by the Los Angeles Times A premier historian penetrates the fog of corruption and cover-up still surrounding the murder of a Stanford University founder to establish who did it, how, and why.

In 1885 Jane and Leland Stanford cofounded a university to honor their recently deceased young son. After her husband’s death in 1893, Jane Stanford, a devoted spiritualist who expected the university to inculcate her values, steered Stanford into eccentricity and public controversy for more than a decade. In 1905 she was murdered in Hawaii, a victim, according to the Honolulu coroner’s jury, of strychnine poisoning. With her vast fortune the university’s lifeline, the Stanford president and his allies quickly sought to foreclose challenges to her bequests by constructing a story of death by natural causes. The cover-up gained traction in the murky labyrinths of power, wealth, and corruption of Gilded Age San Francisco. The murderer walked.

Deftly sifting the scattered evidence and conflicting stories of suspects and witnesses, Richard White gives us the first full account of Jane Stanford’s murder and its cover-up. Against a backdrop of the city’s machine politics, rogue policing, tong wars, and heated newspaper rivalries, White’s search for the murderer draws us into Jane Stanford’s imperious household and the academic enmities of the university. Although Stanford officials claimed that no one could have wanted to murder Jane, we meet several people who had the motives and the opportunity to do so. One of these, we discover, also had the means. 8 pages of illustrations

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Discover the gripping true story of one of the most mysterious murders in Gilded Age history with "Who Killed Jane Stanford?: A Gilded Age Tale of Murder, Deceit, Spirits and the Birth of a University." Delve into the fog of corruption, cover-up, and intrigue that still surrounds the murder of Jane Stanford, the cofounder of Stanford University.

Uncover the secrets of this compelling tale as esteemed historian Richard White unravels the web of deception that shrouded Stanford's murder. With meticulous research, White presents a comprehensive account of the crime, exploring the who, how, and why behind this shocking incident.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Gilded Age San Francisco, where power, wealth, and corruption were rampant. As you dive into the intricate web of Jane Stanford's life, you'll encounter political machinations, police corruption, and the intense rivalries of the era's newspapers.

White's masterful storytelling skillfully interweaves the academic enmities of Stanford University, the allure of spiritualism that captivated Jane, and the dark motives lurking behind the scenes. Brace yourself for a captivating journey that unearths the hidden desires and darker sides of those who had both the means and the opportunity to commit the murder.

Experience the intrigue and suspense firsthand with "Who Killed Jane Stanford?: A Gilded Age Tale of Murder, Deceit, Spirits and the Birth of a University." This compelling nonfiction book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, true crime aficionados, and anyone who loves a gripping and immersive story.

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