"Lincoln Legends:Myths, Hoaxes, and Confabulations Associated with Our Greatest President" by Edward Steers Jr.

I bought this book because it looked to be an interesting read relating to some of the various legends surrounding my favorite President, Abraham Lincoln.

Not only did it look interesting, it also looked well researched.  Sources are noted!  I think that is important when it comes to a book like this.

The rumors are addressed by chapters.  It seems that many rumors were started by politicians and others who wanted to make Abe look bad ("Lincoln's Father").  Some were started and spread by people who had an agenda, and wanted it to look like Abe was also on their side ("Was Lincoln Baptized?" and "The Gay Lincoln Myth"). 

There are some strange facts in general here too.  I did not know that the Lincoln "birth cabin" likely has logs mixed in with it from one of his enemies.

Forged documents, people trying to rewrite history, and haters in general fill the pages of this book.  "Lincoln Legends" is just a fun book to read, and it is probably my favorite Lincoln book not written by James Swanson.