Stories of the Rich and Famous: Aiken's Winter Colony in the Gilded Age

by David M. Tavernier

Every fall they came by private railcar. They played polo, golf, raced their thoroughbreds, hunted fox, and held high tea, musicales, balls, and dinners. Every spring they left leaving behind mansions and traditions that still resonate in Aiken 100 years later.

126 pages, Paperback

First published September 23, 2012

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr. Tavernier states at the outset that portions of these stories are fabricated based on real people and events. While that makes for an engaging story, it makes it difficult to understand the truth, which could have been equally engaging.