Through Five Administrations

Reminiscences Of Colonel William H. Crook Body Guard To President Lincoln

von Margarita Spalding Gerry

304 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Through Five Administrations: Reminiscences Of Colonel William H. Crook Body Guard To President Lincoln"" is a book written by Margarita Spalding Gerry. It is a memoir of Colonel William H. Crook, who served as a bodyguard to President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. The book offers a unique perspective on the life and times of President Lincoln and the events that shaped his presidency. Colonel Crook's personal experiences and observations provide a detailed account of the political and social climate of the time. The book covers the period from Lincoln's inauguration in 1861 to the end of the Reconstruction era in 1877. It includes stories about Lincoln's daily routine, his relationships with his family and colleagues, and his thoughts on the major issues of the day, such as slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Overall, ""Through Five Administrations"" is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in American history and the life of one of its most iconic figures.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781417960798
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.12.2004
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC