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The Assassination of President Lincoln: And the Trial of the Conspirators David E. Herold, Mary E. Surratt, Lewis Payne, George A. Atzerodt by Benn Pitman is a comprehensive account of one of the most shocking events in American history. This meticulously documented volume provides an in-depth look into the tragic assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the subsequent trial of those involved in the conspiracy.Pitman, a prominent stenographer, offers a unique perspective by pr...

In "The Assassination of President Lincoln and the Trial of the Conspirators," Benn Pitman provides a meticulous account of one of the most harrowing events in American history: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. This volume reflects Pitman'Äôs legal background and acute investigative insight, combining a documentary style with vivid narrative elements that capture the emotional weight and political ramifications of the event. The book not only details the assassination itself...