The Elder And The Younger Booth

By Asia Booth Clarke

Book Overview

The Elder and the Younger Booth is a biography written by Asia Booth Clarke about her father, Junius Brutus Booth, and her brother, John Wilkes Booth. The book provides an intimate look at the lives of two of America's most famous actors, including their struggles with mental illness and addiction. Clarke draws from personal letters and family stories to paint a detailed portrait of her family, including their relationships with each other and with other famous figures of the time. She also explores the social and political climate of the mid-19th century, including the events leading up to John Wilkes Booth's assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The Elder and the Younger Booth is a fascinating account of a family that played a significant role in American history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430487763
• ISBN13: 9781430487760
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"