In the midst of patriotic celebrations in Washington D.C., John Wilkes Booth--charismatic ladies' man and impenitent racist--murders Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. A furious manhunt ensues and Booth immediately becomes the country's most wanted fugitive. Lafayette C. Baker, a smart but shifty New York detective and former Union spy, unravels the string of clues leading to Booth, while federal forces track his accomplices. The thrilling chase ends in a fiery shootout and a series of court-ordered executions--including ...
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In the midst of patriotic celebrations in Washington D.C., John Wilkes Booth--charismatic ladies' man and impenitent racist--murders Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. A furious manhunt ensues and Booth immediately becomes the country's most wanted fugitive. Lafayette C. Baker, a smart but shifty New York detective and former Union spy, unravels the string of clues leading to Booth, while federal forces track his accomplices. The thrilling chase ends in a fiery shootout and a series of court-ordered executions--including that of the first woman ever executed by the U.S. government, Mary Surratt. Featuring some of history's most remarkable figures, vivid detail, and page-turning action, Killing Lincoln is history that reads like a thriller.
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For those who are interested in the history of America, Killing Lincoln is an excellent book. It does not deal specifically with Lincoln's aaasasination, it also delves into aspects of the Civil War and the lives of those involved with this terrible murder.
Peggy
Feb 27, 2014
O'reilly and Dugard have provided the American people with a great piece of American history, would that everyone read this, Thanks
Elizabeth R
Apr 11, 2013
Another great book from Bill O'Reilly
O'Reilly's insight into all the details leading up to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln shows the research detail that went into writing this book. I learned things I had never learned in History class from this book.
Raymond R
Mar 17, 2013
informative
Great read, factual, Text was in good shape, reading was easy. will read Killing Kennedy also.
marlin s s
Mar 7, 2013
Read the book. Lots of information i had not heard of before. Easy read.
