Myths After Lincoln, (Paperback)

<p>"Myths After Lincoln" is a profound exploration of the folklore and legends that emerged in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Lloyd Lewis meticulously examines how the tragic death of the sixteenth president transformed him from a controversial political figure into a secular saint and a martyr for the Union. The work delves into the immediate aftermath of the shooting at Ford's Theatre, the long and mournful journey of the funeral train across the country, and the intense manhunt for John Wilkes Booth.</p><p>Beyond the historical facts of the era, the book investigates the psychological impact of Lincoln's death on a divided nation. Lewis tracks the rise of strange rumors, miraculous stories, and enduring myths that began to color the public's memory of the "Great Emancipator." By blending historical narrative with social psychology, the author provides a unique perspective on the American Civil War period and the powerful human need to create icons during times of national crisis.</p><p>This study serves as an essential resource for those interested in the cultural legacy of Lincoln, the mechanics of myth-making, and the deep emotional scars left by the conflict between the North and the South. It remains a compelling look at how history and legend intertwine to shape a nation's identity and its understanding of a fallen leader.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Myths After Lincoln, (Paperback)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025859996
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 438