In 'The Entailed Hat; Or, Patty Cannon's Times,' George Alfred Townsend crafts a captivating historical narrative that delves into the complex dynamics of 19th-century American society, focusing particularly on the notorious figure of Patty Cannon, a woman embroiled in the dark underbelly of human trafficking and crime. Townsend employs a vivid, immersive style marked by rich descriptions and a ke...