Lecture Series - Compliments of Hamilton and Sargent

Join us for three sessions with author and Brandeis professor Maura Jane Farrelly as she discusses her recently released book, Compliments of Hamilton and Sargent: A Story of Mystery and Tragedy on the Gilded Age Frontier. The book is the winner of this year's Spur Award in historical non-fiction, given out annually by the Western Writers of America. 

Farrelly explores the tumultuous lives of three people from distinguished East Coast families who sought new beginnings in Wyoming amidst scandal and societal pressures. Their stories highlight how, by the 1890s, technological advancements and the burgeoning power of celebrity journalism made it nearly impossible for anyone to escape a difficult past, even in the remote West.  The book draws parallels to today's digital age and the debate about whether people have a "right to be forgotten".

In her three sessions, Farrelly will discuss the history; the story; and then the research and writing process involved in creating the book.  She will assume all participants have read the book, so if you don't want any spoilers, make sure you come prepared!

Dates:

• Tuesday, August 12 
• Thursday, August 14
• Tuesday, August 19

Time: 10:00am-11:30am ET

Location: Zoom