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Gary Krist: Love, Murder, and Madness in Gilded-Age San Francisco

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

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Tales of Trials and Tribulations in Gilded-Age San Francisco

This chapter dives into a lesser-known trial featuring Mary Ellen Pleasant and Sarah Althea Hill's claims against William Sharon. It also explores the aftermath of Laura's trial, her unexpected acquittal, and the broader implications of legal and social dynamics during the Gilded Age.

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