Lincoln's Last Day (1922) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163933930)

Lincoln's Last Day is a historical non-fiction book written by John W. Starr Jr. and published in 1922. The book provides a detailed account of the events that occurred on April 14, 1865, the day President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. The author takes readers through the events leading up to the assassination, including Lincoln's attendance at a play at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. and Booth's plotting and execution of the assassination. The book also discusses the aftermath of the assassination, including the manhunt for Booth and the eventual capture and death of the assassin. Throughout the book, Starr Jr. uses primary sources such as eyewitness accounts and historical documents to provide a comprehensive and accurate retelling of this tragic event in American history. Overall, Lincoln's Last Day is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln or the history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John W. Jr. Starr
ISBN-10: 1163933937
ISBN-13: 9781163933930
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 130
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d