Last Lincolns: The Rise and Fall of a Great American Family

Lachman, Charles

Most books about Abraham Lincoln end on April 14, 1865, the day he was assassinated at Ford's Theatre. But that historic event takes place near the beginning of "The Last Lincolns", one of the most unusual books ever written on the sixteenth president and his family. Going far beyond that fateful day into uncharted territory, it's a gripping page turner written by a TV producer with proven storytelling skills. This absorbing American tragedy tells the largely unknown story of the acrimony that consumed the Lincolns in the months and years that followed the president's murder. From mental illness and alcohol abuse to the squandering of fortunes and illegitimate children, "The Last Lincolns" provides an unforgettable glimpse into the personal legacy left by the man who could unite a nation...but not his own family.

EAN

9781402758904

Publisher

Union Square Press

Published

1 October 2008

Pages

512