Lincoln's Last Hours by Charles A. Leale
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"Lincoln's Last Hours" by Charles A. Leale, M. D. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the tragic events surrounding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the final hours of his life as experienced by Dr. Leale, who served as a surgeon. The narrative serves not only as a compelling recounting of the events of that fateful night but also as a personal reflection
on the immense responsibility and emotional weight carried by those present during Lincoln's last moments. In this detailed account, Dr. Leale shares his experience at Ford's Theatre on the night of April 14, 1865, when Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth. Describing the chaos that ensued following the shooting, he details his immediate response as he rushed to assist the wounded president. Through his vivid recollections, readers gain insight into the medical efforts made to save Lincoln, the emotional turmoil experienced by those present, including Mary Todd Lincoln, and the historical significance of the moment. Ultimately, Leale's account is both a tribute to Lincoln's legacy and a somber reminder of the harrowing impact of his assassination on the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Leale, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1842-1932 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09016810 |
| Title | Lincoln's Last Hours |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Assassination |
| Subject | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Death and burial |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24088 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24088-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 192 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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