Lincoln's Last Hours - Hardcover

by Charles A. Leale (Author)

Lincoln's Last Hours is a historical book written by Charles A. Leale, which provides a detailed account of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. It is based on the personal experiences of the author, who was a young doctor present at Ford's Theatre on the night of April 14, 1865, and who later attended to the President's injuries. The book begins with a brief background of the Civil War and Lincoln's presidency, before delving into the events leading up to the assassination. The author describes the chaos and confusion that ensued after the shooting, and the efforts made to save Lincoln's life. The book also includes transcripts of eyewitness accounts, medical reports, and other historical documents related to the assassination. Through his meticulous research and firsthand experience, Leale provides a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history.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.