Excerpt from The Magazine of History, Vol. 29: With Notes and Queries
This play is founded on the assassination of President Lincoln, the nineteenth President of the United States; the assault upon Secretary Sew ard, his son and attendants; the origin and progress Of the plot; the cap ture of Seward's assassin, and the tragical end of him who has deprived the Nation of her greatest and most honored chief, Abraham Lincoln.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fictionalized account of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the failed attempt to murder Secretary of State William Seward. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story delves into the motivations and actions of the conspirators, including John Wilkes Booth and Lewis Powell. The author explores the political and social tensions of the era, shedding light on the deep divisions that led to the tragedy. Through a vivid portrayal of events, the book examines the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the fragility of democracy during times of conflict, offering insights into the impact of political violence on a nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282233709_0
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