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Discover Her

Legacy

Bold was her love,  fierce was her life.
 

The Badlands hold the echo of her legacy. Her story has remained in the shadows until now.

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State Historical Society of North Dakota 00042-00058

UNVEILING

Medora

Our Story

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Medora von Hoffman defies societal norms, venturing from her privileged life in New York to the uncharted Wild West, where she crafts her own destiny.

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​This novel intertwines historical events with Medora's inspiring life, showcasing her adventures and the powerful legacy she leaves for generations. Experience the trials and triumphs of a remarkable woman breaking barriers.

" The story of Medora von Hoffman has long lived in the landscape of the Badlands, but too often at the margins of history.

 

In The Legendary Lady Medora, Peggy Anderson and Linda Donlin bring to life a woman of courage, ambition, and remarkable spirit whose influence helped shape the place Theodore Roosevelt would later call home.

     

  Richly researched and vividly told, this novel restores Medora to her rightful place in the American story — reminding us that the frontier was built not only by famous men, but by extraordinary women whose legacy still echoes across North Dakota today."

Robbie Lauf

Executive Director 

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

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