The Lincoln Assassination Encyclopedia |  | Author: Edward Steers
Creator: James L. Swanson
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Category: Book
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Edition: 1
Pages: 640
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7 x 1.3
ISBN: 0061787752
Dewey Decimal Number: 973
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ASIN: 0061787752
Publication Date: May 1, 2010
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Product Description
The definitive A to Z reference on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln The first book of its kind, The Lincoln Assassination Encyclopedia is a truly indispensable guide to one of the most dramatic and fascinating events in our nation's history: the murder of the sixteenth president of the United States. Written by Edward Steers, Jr., acclaimed author of Blood on the Moon and one of the world's leading authorities on the subject, here is an exhaustive, highly readable resource that includes: - All the known persons, places, events, and conspiracies connected to the tragedy
- More than 150 period photographs and maps, many never before published
- The truth behind the hoaxes, myths, and legends surrounding the assassination
- A comprehensive narrative and timeline of events . . . and more
With a foreword by James L. Swanson, bestselling author of Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer, The Lincoln Assassination Encyclopedia is the perfect addition to every Lincoln library.
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This is a Must Have May 14, 2010
Bruce Trinque (Amston, CT United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I suppose that by general consensus Edward Steers, Jr., is the pre-eminent expert today on the Lincoln Assassination. And I think it safe to say that there is no-one better qualified than Steers to produce such a book as "The Lincoln Assassination Encyclopedia". If there is a single person, place, or event associated with the Lincoln Assassination that Steers has omitted from his Encyclopedia, I don't who or what that might be. The most obscure witnesses and minor participants are discussed in surprising detail, with each entry far more than a bare-bones description. Numerous photographs and maps illustrate the book's pages. If you ever come across some vague reference to a person or event in another, more conventional Lincoln Assassination book, then Steers' Encyclopedia would be the first and best place to go for clarification and more information.
The Lincoln Assassination Encyclopedia perhaps would not be an appropriate place to begin learning about the Assassination (rather, a book such as Steers' own "Blood on the Moon" would be better geared towards presenting an initial coherent, chronological picture of events), but the Encyclopedia is definitely a necessary addition to the bookshelf of anyone who considers himself/herself a student of the tragedy.
Amazing Detail in this Encyclopedia on Everyone, Thing and Geographic Notably Connected May 26, 2010
Daniel Hurley (Chesapeake, VA.)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
The author of "Blood on the Moom" has put together an incredibly well written and exhaustive detail on everyone and thing connected to the Booth conspiracy. Obviously written in encylopedic style listing people, places and things alphabetically, each as a definitive mini biography. 'Blood on the Moon; is a great book but this encyclopedia is an excellent companion piece to your Lioncoln/Booth library as it allows you to reserach each individual in more detail and the information does include everything from General Hancock, who was in charge of the prison and execution of the Lincoln conspirators, to the relative obscure such as the Green Mountain Cemetery where the Booth family had a plot. Anyone that a conspirator came in contact with or had something to do with, including those looking for him, is in this great book. What I found most interesting are the biographies of the various Confederate agents that helped Booth along the way that includes pictures of their homes, many still existing like the Huckleberry home of Confederate agent Thomas Jones who provided Booth and Herold the means to escape across the Potomac. Also, a wealth of photopgraphs, some of which I have never seen before such as the photograph of Confederate Willie Jett who befriended Booth and Herold and introduced them to the Garrett family where they both stayed until eventually caught. In addition, the book includes great maps particularly the escape route that took Booth and Herold many miles from Ford's Theater. The book is so well written that each subject is a delight to read in their compact yet informative style. A book I highly recommend.
Great-except for one thing....... June 7, 2010
Godfrey Daniels (New Haven CT)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great book!
Another smash hit for Mr Steers
My only complaint is a small, but IMO a significant one:
Why is this book not availiable in hardcover???
God knows I'll wear out the softcover binding over the next few years as I'm sure I'll be constantly referencing this great book!!
Other than that small complaint, this book is indispensible to any assassination buff!!
History libraries will find this an excellent, well-detailed survey! August 15, 2010
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
The Lincoln Assassination Encyclopedia offers a fine guide to the murder of President Lincoln, and offers a resource documenting all the known persons, events and conspiracies connected to the event. Over 150 period photos and maps - many brand new to print - accompany a probe of the truth behind accounts of the assassination. History libraries will find this an excellent, well-detailed survey!
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