Lincoln And The Sleeping Sentinel: The True Story

By Lucius Eugene Chittenden

Book Overview

""Lincoln and the Sleeping Sentinel: The True Story"" is a historical non-fiction book written by L.E. Chittenden. The book recounts the true story of a Union soldier named William Scott, who was court-martialed and sentenced to death for falling asleep on duty during the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln personally intervened in the case, ordering a stay of execution and requesting a full investigation into Scott's mental and physical health. Through extensive research, Chittenden provides a detailed account of the events leading up to Scott's court-martial, the subsequent investigation, and Lincoln's involvement in the case. The book also examines the larger issues of wartime discipline, military justice, and the role of the president in the military justice system. The book is a fascinating look at a little-known episode in American history and sheds light on the character and leadership of Abraham Lincoln during a time of great national crisis.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417958251
• ISBN13: 9781417958252
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"