The Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial: A Record Of The Life, Assassination, And Obsequies Of The Martyred President (1865) is a historical book written by John Gilmary Shea. The book documents the life, assassination, and funeral of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to his death, including the political climate and the Civil War. The book also covers the aftermath of his assassination, including the manhunt for his killer, John Wilkes Booth. Additionally, the book includes a detailed description of Lincoln's funeral and the construction of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, particularly the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.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.