History and Evidence of the Passage of Abraham Lincoln From Harrisburg, Pa., to Washington, D.C

By Allan Pinkerton and Pinkerton Allan

Book Overview

""History and Evidence of the Passage of Abraham Lincoln from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Washington, D.C., on February 22-23, 1861"" is a book written by Allan Pinkerton and published in 1907. The book details the journey of Abraham Lincoln from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Washington, D.C. during a critical time in American history. Pinkerton, a famous detective and founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, was hired by Lincoln to ensure his safe passage to the capital for his inauguration as the 16th President of the United States.The book provides a detailed account of the journey, including the various stops and events that occurred along the way. It also includes eyewitness accounts from those who were present during the journey, as well as photographs and other evidence to support Pinkerton's claims.The book is considered an important historical document, as it sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history and provides insight into the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln. It is also a testament to the skills and expertise of Allan Pinkerton, who played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the President-elect during a time of great uncertainty and danger.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054868300X
• ISBN13: 9780548683002
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"