The Story of Ford's Theatre and the Death of Lincoln
- ISBN-10
- 0516047299
- ISBN-13
- 9780516047294
- Pages
- 30
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1987
- Publisher
- Children's Press(CT)
- Author
- Zachary Kent
Description
Describes the events leading up to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the conspiracy involved in that slaying, and the aftermath of the tragic event.
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