The Elder And The Younger Booth - Asia Booth Clarke - Bog

The Elder and the Younger Booth is a biography written by Asia Booth Clarke, the sister of the famous actor Edwin Booth and the infamous assassin John Wilkes Booth. The book explores the lives of the Booth family, including their upbringing, their careers in the theater, and their personal relationships. The book begins with a description of the Booth family's early years in England, where the patriarch Junius Brutus Booth was a successful actor. It then follows the family's move to the United States and their rise to fame in the American theater world. The focus of the book is on Edwin and John Wilkes Booth, who were both highly successful actors in their own right. Edwin was known for his Shakespearean performances and was considered one of the greatest actors of his time, while John Wilkes was known for his handsome looks and fiery performances. The book also delves into the personal lives of the Booth brothers, including their relationships with their father, their wives, and each other. It explores the tensions between the brothers, particularly their political differences during the Civil War. Finally, the book covers the events leading up to John Wilkes Booth's assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the aftermath of the tragedy. It provides a unique perspective on one of the most infamous events in American history, as seen through the eyes of the Booth family. Overall, The Elder and the Younger Booth is a fascinating and insightful biography that offers a glimpse into the lives of one of the most famous families in American theater history.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.