In this episode of the Clements Bookworm, panelists review and share stories from biographical books they have read: Peggy Harrington (Petticoat Surgeon: The Extraordinary Life of Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen), Andrew Rutledge (Lewis Cass and the Politics of Moderation) and Emi Hastings (Bluffing Texas Style: The Arsons, Forgeries, and High-Stakes Poker Capers of Rare Book Dealer Johnny Jenkins). Books and resources discussed in the program are listed at: https://conta.cc/2WzDO34

The Clements Bookworm is a webinar series in which panelists and featured guests discuss history topics. Inspired by the traditional Clements Library researcher tea time, we invite you to pull up a chair at our [virtual] table.