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Through Five Administrations: Reminiscences Of Colonel William H. Crook, Bodyguard To President Lincoln (1910)

Through Five Administrations: Reminiscences Of Colonel William H. Crook, Bodyguard To President Lincoln (1910)

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Presidents & Heads of StateFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 116418041X
ISBN13: 9781164180418
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 308
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Through Five Administrations: Reminiscences of Colonel William H. Crook, Bodyguard to President Lincoln is a historical memoir written by William Henry Crook. The book is a first-hand account of Crook's experiences as a bodyguard to President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. The memoir covers a period of over 20 years, from the time Crook first met Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, to his service as a bodyguard during the Civil War and his time as a detective in the U.S. Secret Service. The book also includes anecdotes and stories about other presidents and prominent figures that Crook encountered during his career.Crook's memoir provides a unique perspective on the life and times of President Lincoln, as well as a glimpse into the workings of the U.S. Secret Service during the late 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for historians, Civil War enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the life of Abraham Lincoln.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.

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