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The President Is Shot!: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
181 pp.
| Boyds |
January, 2004 |
TradeISBN 1-56397-985-3$$17.95
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4-6
Lincoln's assassination has long been a popular topic in American history. This book attempts to retell the events leading up to the murder but fails to convey the fear and anxiety that rocked the nation. Quotations from primary sources and archival photographs and drawings enhance the presentation. A list of places to visit is included. Bib., ind.