Publisher's Synopsis
The Lincoln Memorial: A Record Of The Life, Assassination And Obsequies Of The Martyred President (1865) is a historical book written by John Gilmary Shea. The book documents the life, assassination, and funeral of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The author provides a detailed account of Lincoln's early life, his political career, and his presidency. The book also covers the events leading up to Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865, and the subsequent manhunt for his killer, John Wilkes Booth. Shea describes the public mourning and funeral procession that followed, including the lying in state at the White House and the elaborate funeral services in Washington, D.C. The book is a valuable historical resource for those interested in the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, as well as the impact of his assassination on the nation.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.
