American gothic : the story of America's legendary theatrical family, Junius, Edwin, and John Wilkes Booth
Provides a portrait of the nineteenth century's greatest theatrical family, including: the flamboyant, alcoholic patriarch, Junius Booth; the restrained son Edwin, whose portrayal of Hamlet ran for an unprecedented 100 performances; and the handsome, enigmatic John, who murdered President Lincoln during a performance five days after Appomattox
True crime literature
286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9780671767136, 0671767135
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