The Crime at Ford's Theater: The Picture Story of America's Greatest Tragedy, the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln - Hardcover

by Edward James Kelly (Author)

""The Crime at Ford's Theater"" is a picture story book that details the tragic assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Written by Edward James Kelly, this book provides a comprehensive account of the events that took place on the fateful night of April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and illustrations that help to bring the story to life.The book begins by providing a brief overview of Lincoln's life and presidency before delving into the events leading up to his assassination. It describes how John Wilkes Booth, a well-known actor and Confederate sympathizer, hatched a plot to kill Lincoln and other high-ranking government officials in an effort to disrupt the Union's victory in the Civil War. The book then details Booth's plan and the events that unfolded on the night of the assassination.The book goes on to describe the aftermath of the assassination, including the manhunt for Booth and his co-conspirators, and the eventual capture and death of Booth. It also explores the impact of Lincoln's death on the nation, including the outpouring of grief and the changes that occurred in the government and society as a result.Overall, ""The Crime at Ford's Theater"" is a compelling and informative account of one of the most significant events in American history. It provides a vivid picture of the events surrounding Lincoln's assassination, and the impact that it had on the nation as a whole.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.