Welcome to www.jasonemerson.com — information about historian Jason Emerson’s research and writing projects, which focus mainly on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and his family.
Here you will find information and links to Jason’s books, articles, news, and upcoming projects.
Jason is currently working through the publication production stages for his newest book (of which he is co-author with Erica Barnes), “The Bear Tree” and Other Little-Known Stories from Cazenovia’s History, to be published by Syracuse University Press in 2021.
Jason’s most recent book, Mary Lincoln for the Ages (Southern Illinois University Press), was released in April 2019.
Mary Lincoln for the Ages is part narrative historical inquiry and part analytical bibliography. It contextualizes Mary Lincoln’s life and thoroughly reexamines nearly every word ever written about her. In doing so, this book becomes the prime authority on Mary Lincoln, points researchers to key underused sources, reveals how views about her have evolved over the years, and sets the stage for new questions and debates about the themes and controversies that have defined her legacy.
Jason’s previous books include:
- The Madness of Mary Lincoln
- Giant in the Shadows: The Life of Robert T. Lincoln
- Mary Lincoln’s Insanity Case: A Documentary History
- The Dark Days of Abraham Lincoln’s Widow, As Revealed by Her Own Letters
- Lincoln the Inventor
- Lincoln’s Lover: Mary Lincoln and Poetry
- Earliest Known Photo of Abraham Lincoln
The earliest known photo of Abraham Lincoln is well known and commonly seen today, but […] - Lincoln’s Descendant Disliked Her Famous Heritage
Mary Lincoln “Peggy” Beckwith, Abraham Lincoln’s great-granddaughter, was a liberated woman who refused to conform […] - Mary and Tad interviewed by NY World in 1871
When Mary Lincoln and her 17-year-old son Tad returned to American after nearly three years […] - Escape the News
Thrilled and honored that my book The Madness of Mary Lincoln has been named one of […] - Lincoln Lore Interview
Lincoln Lore magazine published an interview with Jason regarding Mary Lincoln for the Ages, in […] - History Author Show Interview
INTERVIEW“Q&A with Jason Emerson: Mary Lincoln for the Ages,” The History Author Show, www.historyauthor.com, posted […] - Mary Lincoln for the AgesJason’s newest book, Mary Lincoln for the Ages, is published. Check it out on amazon.com or […]
- Gettysburg Replies
Jason contributed an essay to the fantastic book, Gettysburg Replies: The World Responds to Abraham […] - Treasures of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Jason contributed an essay to the fascinating book, Treasures of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. […] - Stealing Lincoln’s Body
Jason appears in the Lincoln documentary, “Stealing Lincoln’s Body,” on The History Channel! You can also […]