Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever

<p><i>Lincoln’s Last Days</i> is a gripping account of one of the most dramatic nights in American history—of how one gunshot changed the country forever. Adapted from Bill O’Reilly’s bestselling historical thriller, <i>Killing Lincoln</i>, this book will have young readers—and grown-ups too—hooked on history.</p> <p>In the spring of 1865, President Abraham Lincoln travels through Washington, D.C., after finally winning America’s bloody Civil War. In the midst of celebrations, Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre by a famous actor named John Wilkes Booth. What follows is a thrilling chase, ending with a fiery shoot-out and swift justice for the perpetrators.</p> <p>With an unforgettable cast of characters, page-turning action, vivid detail, and art on every spread, <i>Lincoln’s Last Days</i> is history that reads like a thriller. This is a very special book, irresistible on its own or as a compelling companion to <i>Killing Lincoln</i>.</p>

Author(s): Bill O'   Reilly  

ISBN 10: 0805096752
ISBN 13: 9780805096750
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Publication: 8/21/2012