Abbott Kahler Explained

Abbott Kahler
Birthname:Karen Abbott
Birth Date:23 January 1973
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation:Author
Alias:Karen Abbott
Url:https://abbottkahler.com/

Abbott Kahler (born January 23, 1973), formerly known as Karen Abbott, is an American author of historical nonfiction.[1] Her works include Sin in the Second City, American Rose, Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy, and The Ghosts of Eden Park.[2]

Writing

Sin in the Second City tells the true story of the Everleigh Club, a famous American brothel, and the club's proprietors, sisters Ada and Minna Everleigh. American Rose is an account of stripteaser Gypsy Rose Lee.[3] Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy tells the true story of four women who became spies during the Civil War.

The Ghosts of Eden Park is about a German immigrant named George Remus, who quit practicing law and started trafficking whiskey. Within two years, Remus had earned the title "King of the Bootleggers."

Abbott is a contributor to Smithsonian magazine's history blog, "Past Imperfect". She also has written for The New Yorker.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Best-Selling Author Karen Abbott Brings Bootlegging History To Life. August 6, 2019 . WFPL.
  2. News: BOOKS: Karen Abbott tells the tale of the 'King of Bootleggers'. August 4, 2019 . NWI Times.
  3. News: Gypsy Rose Lee: A Thorny Story Laid Bare. NPR. 2011-01-08.
  4. News: Articles by Karen Abbott. Smithsonian.
  5. https://www.newsweek.com/2019/10/18/fall-recommended-books-reading-list-1462735.html 21 Books to Curl Up With This Fall, Newsweek