The Assassination Of Lincoln (1920)

By E.W. Coggeshall

Book Overview

The Assassination of Lincoln is a book written by E. W. Coggeshall and published in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, which took place on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. Coggeshall examines the events leading up to the assassination, the assassination itself, and the aftermath. He discusses the motives of John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated Lincoln, and his co-conspirators. Coggeshall also provides information about the trial of the conspirators and the execution of those found guilty. The book is based on primary sources, including newspaper articles, court transcripts, and personal accounts. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the Civil War, and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.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: 1120726654
• ISBN13: 9781120726650
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"