Brother Woodrow: A Memoir of Woodrow Wilson by Stockton Axson
(Part of the Supplementary Volumes to the Papers of Woodrow Wilson Series)
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Book Overview
This memoir of Woodrow Wilson is a long-neglected treasure, full of the candid and perceptive observations of Wilson's brother-in-law and close friend, Stockton Axson. A charming and talented scholar of English literature, Axson became one of the few people in whom the reticent Wilson confided freely. Axson and Wilson met in 1884, when Wilson was courting Axson's sister Ellen, while Axson was still a school boy. The friendship of the two men ended...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0691032556
ISBN13:9780691032559
Release Date:October 1993
Publisher:Princeton University Press
Length:312 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 7.8" x 10.0"
Customer Reviews
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A enjoyable commentary on Wilson's life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
Axson does a fine job communicating why he cared for and respected Woodrow Wilson. His opinion of the President is favorable, but he also mentions the areas where Wilson stumbled. Most touching in the narrative is the section on the death of Wilson's first wife. Axson tells of Wilson's long hours by her side and quiet despair at her passing as only a first hand source could relate. I recommend this book, not only to the scholar, but to all interested in this fascinating, and influential President.
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