Bibliograph

Captive of the labyrinth, Sarah L. Winchester, heiress to the rifle fortune, Mary Jo Ignoffo

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Captive of the labyrinth, Sarah L. Winchester, heiress to the rifle fortune, Mary Jo Ignoffo

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-238) and index

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mapsillustrationsgenealogical tables

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Captive of the labyrinth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

610853293

Responsibility statement

Mary Jo Ignoffo

Sub title

Sarah L. Winchester, heiress to the rifle fortune

Summary

Sarah Lockwood Pardee entered the Winchester dynasty in 1862 when she wed William Wirt Winchester, the son of the founder of the legendary Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Rumors of spiritualist leanings and reclusive tendencies began after Sarah purchased a large ranch in the Santa Clara Valley, christening it Llanada Villa, which became the titular labyrinth. When completed, it was over three stories high, with rooms and hallways tacked on at random

Table Of Contents

New Haven's daughter -- Marrying into the Winchester family -- "The gun that won the west" -- The Winchester fortune -- A California dream -- Labyrinth -- Daydream or nightmare -- Guns, guilt, and ghosts: the first commentaries on Sarah Winchester's odd house -- Health and welfare -- Changing fortunes -- Trapped in a mistaken legacy -- Capitalizing on spirits: the Mystery House

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