Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Fine first printing of the first edition, housed in an equal dust-jacket.

In Last Lion: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy, acclaimed journalists Peter S. Canellos and Terence Smith present an unprecedented and riveting exploration of one of the most controversial and fascinating figures in American history - the late Senator Ted Kennedy.

After years of speculation and adoration, Ted Kennedy's life came to a dramatic and premature end in 2009. The book tells the story of this larger-than-life icon through the lens of two of the nation's most respected journalists, who provide both a deep understanding of Kennedy's character and a vivid picture of the machinations and passions that led to his death.

From Kennedy's early days as a charismatic and insurgent senator to his pivotal role in the Nixon-Kennedy election of 1968, Last Lion is a landmark account of a pivotal chapter in American history.; 8vo; 464 pages.