Fanny Seward: A Life (New York State Series)

Fanny Seward: A Life (New York State Series)

On April 14, 1865, the night of President Lincolnâ€™s assassination, Boothâ€™s conspirator Lewis Powell attempted to assassinate Secretary of State William Seward in his home just blocks from Fordâ€™s Theatre. The attack, which left Seward and his son seriously wounded, is recounted in poignant detail in Fanny Sewardâ€™s diary. Fanny, the beloved only daughter of Seward, was a keen observer, and her diary entries from 1858 to 1866 are the foundation of Krisherâ€™s vivid portrait of the young girl who was an eyewitness to one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.
Fanny offers intimate observations on the politicians, generals, and artists of the time. She tells of attending dinner parties, visiting troops, and going to the theater, often alongside President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary. Through Fannyâ€™s writings, Krisher not only skillfully brings to life the events and activities of a progressive political family but also illuminates the day-to-day drama of the war. Giving readers a previously unseen glimpse into the era, Fanny Seward: A Life broadens our understanding of Civil War America.
On April 14, 1865, the night of President Lincolnâ€™s assassination, Boothâ€™s conspirator Lewis Powell attempted to assassinate Secretary of State William Seward in his home just blocks from Fordâ€™s Theatre. The attack, which left Seward and his son seriously wounded, is recounted in poignant detail in Fanny Sewardâ€™s diary. Fanny, the beloved only daughter of Seward, was a keen observer, and her diary entries from 1858 to 1866 are the foundation of Krisherâ€™s vivid portrait of the young girl who was an eyewitness to one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.
Fanny offers intimate observations on the politicians, generals, and artists of the time. She tells of attending dinner parties, visiting troops, and going to the theater, often alongside President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary. Through Fannyâ€™s writings, Krisher not only skillfully brings to life the events and activities of a progressive political family but also illuminates the day-to-day drama of the war. Giving readers a previously unseen glimpse into the era, Fanny Seward: A Life broadens our understanding of Civil War America.
Country USA
Brand Syracuse University Press
Manufacturer Syracuse University Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780815610410
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Syracuse University Press
Manufacturer	Syracuse University Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780815610410
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Fanny Seward: A Life (New York State Series)

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