The Paranormal Presidency of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States, not only ranks as one of the nation's greatest presidents, but also one of the most studied figures in history. However, despite all that has been written about Lincoln, he remains one of the most enigmatic individuals in American history. Explore a little known but important aspect of this most famous figure – a facet which has thus far received little serious attention. From his early youth to the very day of his death, Abraham Lincoln was visited by premonitions and visions of the future. He had an innate faith in prophetic dreams, omens, and other paranormal phenomena. Read about the "Lincoln Curse," something that plagued the family even before his untimely death. Learn about Lincoln's interest in mediums and Spiritualism. Delve into the assassination omens prevalent in the time preceding his death as well as documented cases of precognition. View highlighted features of Abraham Lincoln and his presidency not otherwise seen in standard portraits of our 16th president.
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The Paranormal Presidency of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States, not only ranks as one of the nation's greatest presidents, but also one of the most studied figures in history. However, despite all that has been written about Lincoln, he remains one of the most enigmatic individuals in American history. Explore a little known but important aspect of this most famous figure – a facet which has thus far received little serious attention. From his early youth to the very day of his death, Abraham Lincoln was visited by premonitions and visions of the future. He had an innate faith in prophetic dreams, omens, and other paranormal phenomena. Read about the "Lincoln Curse," something that plagued the family even before his untimely death. Learn about Lincoln's interest in mediums and Spiritualism. Delve into the assassination omens prevalent in the time preceding his death as well as documented cases of precognition. View highlighted features of Abraham Lincoln and his presidency not otherwise seen in standard portraits of our 16th president.
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The Paranormal Presidency of Abraham Lincoln

The Paranormal Presidency of Abraham Lincoln

by Christopher Kiernan Coleman
The Paranormal Presidency of Abraham Lincoln

The Paranormal Presidency of Abraham Lincoln

by Christopher Kiernan Coleman

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Overview

Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States, not only ranks as one of the nation's greatest presidents, but also one of the most studied figures in history. However, despite all that has been written about Lincoln, he remains one of the most enigmatic individuals in American history. Explore a little known but important aspect of this most famous figure – a facet which has thus far received little serious attention. From his early youth to the very day of his death, Abraham Lincoln was visited by premonitions and visions of the future. He had an innate faith in prophetic dreams, omens, and other paranormal phenomena. Read about the "Lincoln Curse," something that plagued the family even before his untimely death. Learn about Lincoln's interest in mediums and Spiritualism. Delve into the assassination omens prevalent in the time preceding his death as well as documented cases of precognition. View highlighted features of Abraham Lincoln and his presidency not otherwise seen in standard portraits of our 16th president.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764341212
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date: 12/07/2012
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Christopher Kiernan Coleman has worked with Nashville's municipal museums and managed a historic house. Mr. Coleman has four books on Southern history and folklore in print. He is a member of the Tennessee Historical Society and other cultural organizations.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 Whisperings of the Infinite 9

Chapter 2 A Rent in the Veil 16

Chapter 3 Voodoo Child 22

Chapter 4 Abraham and Mary: Partners in Prophecy 27

Chapter 5 Through the Looking Glass 35

Chapter 6 Inaugural Omens: Hope and Glory 40

Chapter 7 The Phantom Cannon 46

Chapter 8 Protect the Flag! 49

Chapter 9 Star of the North: The War Comet 54

Chapter 10 Thenceforward and Forever: The Emancipation Sign 61

Chapter 11 Lincoln and Destiny 67

Chapter 12 Liberty and Peace: The Capitol Omen 73

Chapter 13 Lincoln and Dreams 76

Chapter 14 Lincoln and the Rise of Spiritualism 81

Chapter 15 All the President's Mediums 95

Chapter 16 A Strangely Annoying Dream 116

Chapter 17 Of a Ship Sailing Rapidly 120

Chapter 18 Assassination Omens 124

Chapter 19 A Certain Fatality: The Lincoln "Curse" 130

Chapter 20 The Afterlife of Our 16th President 135

Chapter 21 Conclusion 143

Appendix 149

Endnotes 151

Bibliography 157

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