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Most books about Abraham Lincoln end with his assassination. That’s the day this book begins. The Last Lincolns tells the largely unknown tale of the family’s fall from grace in the years and generations following the president’s murder. The story?rife with insanity, floods, fires, alcohol abuse, and squandered fortunes?is brought right up to what may be the last generation of Lincoln descendants, providing an unforgettable glimpse into the personal legacy left by the man who could unite a nation, but not his own family. Plus: this beautiful new paperback edition includes a family tree.
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"[T]he history of his family after Lincoln's assassination provides both historical and dramatic interest. ...Lincoln enthusiasts will ... find much to enjoy here."--"Booklist""[A] fascinating and well-researched family history ... [by] a skilled storyteller."--"Publishers Weekly""[A]n absorbing, well-researched account. ...[C]ompelling. ... [A]n important and engaging contribution not just to the burgeoning field of Lincoln studies, but to our understanding of American social history." --Jean H. Baker, author of "Mary Todd Lincoln: A Biography""[A] spellbinding account of Abraham Lincoln's family." --Frank J. Williams, Founding Chair of The Lincoln Forum, and Chief Justice, Rhode Island Supreme Court"[An] intimate portrait of decline. Throughout, the contrast between the great President and his descendants--living lives of little social impact or public purpose--is crystal clear."-- Kenneth D. Ackerman, author of "Dark Horse: The Surprise Election and Political Murder o
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Charles Lachman is a TV producer.
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Softcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Most books about Abraham Lincoln end with his assassination--but that event takes place near the beginning of this singular title. This American tragedy tells the story of the acrimony that consumed the Lincolns after the president's murder. In 1875, Robert, the handsome but resentful eldest Lincoln child, engineered Mary Todd Lincoln's forcible commitment to an insane asylum. In each succeeding generation, the Lincolns' misfortunes multiplied in a litany of alcohol abuse, squandered fortunes, and burned family papers. Author Lachman traces the story to the last generation: great-grandson Bob Lincoln Beckwith, sterile according to medical evidence, believes the son who bears the Lincoln name was the product of an adulterous affair. There's even evidence--uncovered by Lachman for the first time--that a scheme to obtain possession of the Lincoln fortune was orchestrated by Beckwith's chauffeur, who may have been the notorious skyjacker, D.B. Cooper. An unforgettable glimpse into the legacy of the man who could unite a nation--but not his own family.--From publisher description. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Dampness has seeped into more than just the cover. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123805449