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American gothic : the story of America's legendary theatrical family, Junius, Edwin, and John Wilkes Booth by Smith, Gene is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is American gothic : the story of America's legendary theatrical family, Junius, Edwin, and John Wilkes Booth about?
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.
Who reads American gothic : the story of America's legendary theatrical family, Junius, Edwin, and John Wilkes Booth?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Smith, Gene
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster, Incorporated
- Published
- 1992
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780671767136
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Sports, Literary Fiction, Memoir
- Rating
- 3.95 / 5 (9 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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