The Day Lincoln Was Shot

by Jim Bishop

Overview

The Day Lincoln Was Shot is a gripping, minute-by-minute account of April 14, 1865: the day President Abraham Lincoln was tragically assassinated.

It chronicles the movements of Lincoln and his assassin John Wilkes Booth during every movement of that fateful day. Author and journalist Jim Bishop has fashioned an unforgettable tale of tragedy, more gripping than fiction, more alive than any newspaper account.
 
First published in 1955, The Day Lincoln Was Shot was a huge bestseller, and in 1998 it was made into a TNT movie, with Rob Morrow as Booth.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062290601
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	10/22/2013
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	153,247
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	1020L (what's this?)

About the Author

Jim Bishop was a syndicated columnist and author of many bestselling books, including The Day Lincoln Was Shot, The Day Christ Died, and A Day in the Life of President Kennedy. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Bishop died in 1987.

Editorial Reviews

This classic of popular history vividly dramatizes a pivotal moment in the life of our country without losing a sense of cautious objectivity. There cannot be many books that are such a happy blend of good scholarship and good storytelling. And good storytelling sounds especially good read aloud. Nelson Runger is an ideal interpreter. In a firm, mature voice, he reads with engagement and focus completely unmarred by sensationalism. This is a selection to be urged on those who think history is dull or outside their range of interests. J.N. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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