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This book is a riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history from mega-bestselling author Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history -- how one gunshot changed the country forever. In the spring of 1865, the bloody saga of America's Civil War finally comes to an end after a series of increasingly...

An introduction to the life and career of America's 16th president.

A dramatic account of the 1875 attempt to steal the 16th president's body describes how a counterfeiting ring plotted to ransom Lincoln's body to secure the release of their imprisoned ringleader and how a fledgling Secret Service and an undercover agent conducted a daring election-night sting operation.

The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to Washington D.C. in the 1860s where they meet Abraham Lincoln and collect a feather that will help break a magic spell.

An account of the events leading to the assassination of Lincoln as well as the arrest, trial and punishment of the accused.

Follows Lincoln from his childhood to the presidency, including the Civil War and his legendary Gettysburg Address.

Traces the events which led to the Battle of Gettysburg in 1864 and describes the dedication of the cemetery to the fallen soldiers by Lincoln in his famous speech. Includes text of the speech.

Biography of Grace Bedell, who as a young girl wrote to Abraham Lincoln suggesting he grow whiskers. Documented by diaries, letters, and newspaper accounts.

An illustrated version of Lincoln's famous speech, with background information and historical sidebars.