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The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America's 16th President⁠—and Why It Failed

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The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America's 16th President⁠—and Why It Failed

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020

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The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America's 16th President⁠—and Why It Failed

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1860s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America's 16th President⁠—and Why It Failed explores an earlier, lesser-known plot against President Abraham Lincoln preceding his assassination in 1865. The book delves into the conspirators' identities, their motivations, and the circumstances leading to the plot's unsuccessful outcome, highlighting the resilience and commitment of those who safeguarded the president.

Mysterious

Informative

Suspenseful

Dark

Challenging

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1860s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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