Includes bibliographical references (pages 280-284) and index.
Contents
Foreword: Unraveling the Myth by Muffet Laurie Brown -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Note on sources -- Bump in the night April 14, 1912 -- Legend born April 1912, and aftermath -- Raised on the milk of a nanny goat 1867-1886 -- Better off with a poor man 1886-1894 -- Unfortunate disposition 1894-1906 -- Why be mildewed at forty? 1906-1912 -- Drum major of an imperial band 1913-1922 -- In the spirit of Sarah Bernhardt 1922-1932 -- Envoi April 18, 1912 -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
