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RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - LincolnMan - 05-31-2015 07:16 AM
I was listening again to the audiobook. There are so many nuggets in it! Here's one:
Edwin Booth and Boston Corbett meet years after the assassination (Corbett is seeking tickets).
How bizarre is that? Corbett introduces himself as the one who killed his brother!
So Edwin (who saved Robert Todd Lincoln) and is the brother of the assassin of Abraham Lincoln meet Corbett (the killer of JWB) avenging the murder of Abraham Lincoln. As Johnny Carson used to quip: "Weird stuff!"
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - LincolnMan - 06-01-2015 02:50 PM
Another bizarre moment as described in book is the passing around Booth's severed head among several family members and orhers who were present prior to the final burial of his remains.
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - RJNorton - 06-01-2015 03:28 PM
(06-01-2015 02:50 PM)LincolnMan Wrote: Another bizarre moment as described in book is the passing around Booth's severed head among several family members and orhers who were present prior to the final burial of his remains.
Quoting from The Great American Myth by George S. Bryan:
"The detached head, Foard (a newspaperman) said, was passed around and looked upon - in somewhat the fashion that John, as Hamlet, might have looked upon Yorick's skull."
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - LincolnMan - 06-01-2015 09:18 PM
Nice reference Roger.
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - Tom Bogar - 06-03-2015 10:10 PM
Glad I was able to dig up some fun stuff for you, Bill!
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - LincolnMan - 06-03-2015 10:13 PM
Tom: your book is amazing- it got better and better as it went. It struck me how Booth's act impacted so many lives- mostly in negative ways. There is a thread of sadness in so many of the lives of those "backstage."
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - RJNorton - 08-06-2015 03:27 PM
(08-06-2015 02:17 PM)Rosieo Wrote: This book is absolutely wonderful!
I especially admire the writing in Chapter 7 regarding everyone’s whereabouts at The Moment: it is so simple and so dramatic!
Along with being a great writer, Mr. Bogar delivers engaging, educational, and fun book talks on YouTube and Cspan.
Rosemary, I second you. I also own another book by Tom entitled American Presidents Attend the Theatre, and I would recommend that as well. Vicki and I have been fortunate enough to have had two lunches with Tom and his wife, Gail. Truly wonderful folks.
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - L Verge - 08-06-2015 04:50 PM
I wholeheartedly agree, both with the books and with Tom and Gail. Backstage is so much like Manhunt in being just plain COMFORTABLE to read. Tom and Gail are also comfortable to be around and so willing to share - unlike some who seem to outgrow their britches when they become a published author (and I am not referring to anyone on this forum with that last statement).
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - Jim Garrett - 08-06-2015 04:58 PM
I was very fortunate to enjoy a wonderful dinner this past spring with Tom, Terry Alford and their wonderful spouses. I believe a great time was had by all and the Bogars and Alfords are absolutely wonderful dinner companions. To dine in the family home of JWB with these two great authorities was an exceptional experience. A great thank you has to go out to Tom Fink of the Junius Brutus Booth Society for a wonderful intimate dinner and great conference this past spring.
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - Eva Elisabeth - 08-06-2015 06:26 PM
(08-06-2015 03:27 PM)RJNorton Wrote:I can't agree more on all Roger said!!!!! (Love "American Presidents Attend the Theater"!!! What unique information and great research!!! Like "Backstage..."!) As for "Backstage" - of the three "Lincoln" audiobooks I have (the others being "Team of Rivals" and Donald's bio) which I all love as books, "Backstage" is by far the most enjoyable also to listen to!(08-06-2015 02:17 PM)Rosieo Wrote: This book is absolutely wonderful!
I especially admire the writing in Chapter 7 regarding everyone’s whereabouts at The Moment: it is so simple and so dramatic!
Along with being a great writer, Mr. Bogar delivers engaging, educational, and fun book talks on YouTube and Cspan.
Rosemary, I second you. I also own another book by Tom entitled American Presidents Attend the Theatre, and I would recommend that as well. Vicki and I have been fortunate enough to have had two lunches with Tom and his wife, Gail. Truly wonderful folks.
And I was honored with Tom being my personal guide at Ford's - eternally treasured memories!
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - LincolnMan - 08-07-2015 10:48 AM
I was in the Redford, Michigan library yesterday and was pleased to see Tom's book there- lookin well used. Redford is a suburb of Detroit.
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - Gene C - 11-25-2015 09:21 AM
Just starting reading this, very interesting and enjoyable to read, I've only read about 30 pages.
On the bottom of p11, speaking about John Ford
"In short order he was elected to the Baltimore City Council (on the nativist American or 'Know Nothing' party ticket), then as its president, becoming acting mayor for two years."
I found that interesting, but I couldn't find John Ford listed as a Mayor of Baltimore on the Wikipedia or this list
http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/speccol/sc2600/sc2685/html/bcmayors.html
so, when was John Ford acting mayor and who was he acting for?
That would be a good trivia question except I don't know the answer.
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - RJNorton - 11-25-2015 09:50 AM
Gene, I don't know either. I did find this:
"In 1871, Mr. Ford was elected to the Second Branch of the City Council, and in 1874 was again elected to the First Branch. While president of the First Branch of the City Council, Mr. Ford frequently acted as mayor ex officio, and sometimes filled the position for several months at a time with marked ability and to the general satisfaction."
http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/john-thomas-scharf/history-of-baltimore-city-and-county-from-the-earliest-period-to-the-present-da-ahc/page-170-history-of-baltimore-city-and-county-from-the-earliest-period-to-the-present-da-ahc.shtml
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - HerbS - 11-25-2015 10:01 AM
Do you think Mr.Ford was involved in the conspiracy?
RE: Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination - Gene C - 11-25-2015 10:29 AM
I personally don't. If he was, he wouldn't have had it happen in his theater.
That was bad for business. On the other hand, if the government hadn't shut him down, it might have been good for business.