The Death Of Lincoln: The Story Of Booth's Plot, His Deed And The Penalty (1909)

The Death of Lincoln: The Story of Booth's Plot, His Deed and the Penalty is a historical book written by Clara E. Laughlin in 1909. The book is a detailed account of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865. The author takes the reader through the events leading up to the assassination, including Booth's plan to kidnap Lincoln and his subsequent decision to kill him instead.The book also covers the aftermath of the assassination, including the manhunt for Booth and his co-conspirators, their eventual capture, and the subsequent trial and execution of those involved. Laughlin provides a vivid portrayal of the atmosphere in Washington D.C. during this time, as well as the reactions of the American people to the tragic event.The Death of Lincoln is a well-researched and detailed account of one of the most significant events in American history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the assassination and its impact on the country, making it an essential read for anyone interested in American history.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.