Scott Alexander reviews a bizarre historical book claiming Abraham Lincoln had ape-like features and used spiritualism to become president.
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This post discusses a 19th/20th century book called 'The Copperhead' by Dr. Fayette Hall, which makes outlandish claims about Abraham Lincoln. The book suggests Lincoln had ape-like physical characteristics and relied on spiritualism and voodoo to become president. Scott Alexander presents these claims with a mix of amusement and historical interest, noting the book's crackpot nature while finding its illustrations and assertions entertaining. The post ends with a promise to continue the topic in a future entry.
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