American gothic
Subtitle: the story of America's legendary theatrical family, Junius, Edwin, and John Wilkes Booth
By: Gene Smith.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 1992
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 286
Subjects: Booth family; Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865 -- Family; Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893 -- Family; Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 -- Family; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Assassination; Actors -- United States -- Biography
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.