01-29-2009, 04:11 PM
In Assassination Vacation, Ms. Vowell travels to all the places of significance of three famous presidential assassinations. She follows John Wilkes Boothe as he flees after killing President Lincoln. She visits Long Branch to see where President Garfield died. She finished the odyssey with a trip to Buffalo, site of McKinley's assassination at the Pan-American exhibition.
Once again, the books are full of American. John Wilkes brother Edwin was also an actor and much loved. Dr. Mudd might not have been as innocent as his family claims. Robert Todd Lincoln was nearby for all three assasinations. Guiteau, Garfield's assassin was a member of the Oneida Free love commune for almost five years before devising his plans.
The book is funny and well researched. Vowell has a great point of view and many of her commentaries are reflected through her own experiences. I'm sure reading this book and the Wordy Shipmates can only make me better on the Jeopardy circuit. ( Don't forget today is the day to try out for Jeopardy)
Once again, the books are full of American. John Wilkes brother Edwin was also an actor and much loved. Dr. Mudd might not have been as innocent as his family claims. Robert Todd Lincoln was nearby for all three assasinations. Guiteau, Garfield's assassin was a member of the Oneida Free love commune for almost five years before devising his plans.
The book is funny and well researched. Vowell has a great point of view and many of her commentaries are reflected through her own experiences. I'm sure reading this book and the Wordy Shipmates can only make me better on the Jeopardy circuit. ( Don't forget today is the day to try out for Jeopardy)
So much for the flickr badge idea. Dammit