Good brother, bad brother : the story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth / James Cross Giblin.
"Edwin Booth and his younger brother John Wilkes Booth were, in many ways, two of a kind. They were among America's finest actors, having inherited their father's commanding stage presence along with his penchant for alcohol and impulsive behavior. In other respects, the two brothers were very different. Edwin was more introspective, while John was known for his passionate intensity. They stood at opposite poles politically, as well: Edwin voted for Abraham Lincoln; John was an ardent advocate of the Confederacy. The award-winning author James Cross Giblin draws on firsthand accounts of family members, friends, and colleagues to create vivid images of Edwin Booth and his brother John Wilkes, best known today as the man who shot Abraham Lincoln. He traces the events leading up to the assassination and describes the effects of John Wilkes's infamous deed on himself, his family, and his country. Comprehensive and compelling, this dual portrait illuminates a dark and tragic moment in the nation's history and explores the complex legacy of two leading men--one revered, the other abhorred."-- Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780618096428
- ISBN: 0618096426
- ISBN: 9780544809741
- ISBN: 0544809742
- Physical Description: 244 pages : illustrations, portraits, photographs ; 26 cm
- Publisher: New York : Clarion Books, [2005]
- Copyright: ©2005
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Publisher, dates, and paging may vary.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-233) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- A brother's crime -- Crowing like a rooster -- "Where are your spurs?" -- Gold pieces and blizzards -- Hamlet in Honolulu -- Edwin in love -- "Marching off To war" -- "He must come at once!" -- A spy and a blockade runner -- "When Lincoln shall be king" -- "To whom it may concern" -- "Sic semper tyrannis!" -- The terrible aftermath -- "Hunted like a dog" -- "Useless, Useless" -- Death by hanging -- Standing ovations -- Into the furnace -- Targeting Edwin -- Triumph in Germany --- A toast to the players -- The last Hamlet.
- Target Audience Note:
- Age 10-14.1130L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.3 12 87328.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | JB BOOTH (Text) | 36015000208740 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
