Exciting and captivating. However, I was frustrated with what I found to be some glib judgements leveled against both Lincoln and his wife. Video An illustration of an audio speaker. I had to prepare myself for the moment that the shooting took place and a part of me wanted to warn Lincoln of what was going to happen. Jim Bishop was a syndicated columnist and author of many bestselling books, including The Day Lincoln Was Shot, The Day Christ Died, and A Day in the Life of President Kennedy. Was that information really available? He is able to bring the past to life with wonderful story telling that doesn't lose any details. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. This was a subject that I really did not want to read about--I thought it would be terribly boring. And grabbed. I learned a lot about history. I'm glad I did; it was a very good read. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. How much did he fill in the gaps on his own? The story of events surrounding the assassination of the president. by Gramercy. This book taught me more about Lincoln than I have ever gotten out of classes and lessons. Never really got a sense of being there. Four stars, only because it got a little slow in the middle and there were too many people to keep track of. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Recent evidence seems to run contrary to this, but at the time the book was written, this evidence was not known. It probably has something. In this case, it is the Abraham Lincoln assassination by John Wilkes Booth in April of 1865. Bishop writes in a style that is eminently readable, while still being non-fiction. That being the case, this book is a great read. The book moves hour by hour from Lincoln waking the morning of his assassination to when silver dollars were placed on his eyes. Read my brothers copy. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. ), Blood on the Moon: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This book was an instant bestseller, and he followed it up with The Day Christ Died, The Day Kennedy Was Shot, and FDR's Last Year, which were among the 21 books that he wrote over his lifetime. Unable to add item to List. And it's actually very interesting, though I do wonder how in the world the author knew some of the details - where people sat in a room, what they said to each other, what time they put their head in their hands, that kind of thing. You’d think a person who has read a lot on Lincoln might tire of the story, but not me. But this is my first written review of a book from that stash. Something went wrong. Recent evidence seems to run contrary to this, but at the time the book was written, this evidence was not known. It probably has something to do with a president cut down in the middle of his glory. Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2011, In this book Jim Bishop does an hour by hour telling of the events leading up to, including, and after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. I had to prepare myself for the moment that the shooting took place and a part of me wanted to warn Lincoln of what was going to happen. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Disappointing. Never really got a sense of being there. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. At 7:22 the following morning Surgeon General Barnes pressed silver coins to his eyelids. So I went. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Jim Bishop Brings One Of The Hardest Times For America As A Whole, To The Reader In An Hour By Hour Account, As Only He Could Do!! The author is clear about his intentions and about what portions of the book are his best guesses rather than uncontroverted fact. I became nervous and agitated at that critical moment. He is a brilliant researcher and forces the reader to understand and grieve for every moment and every event that changed history and inflicted wounds on the nation that have yet to heal. It chronicles the movements of Lincoln and his assassin John Wilkes Booth during every movement of that fateful day. Please try again. Should have been more detailed and more dramatic. He is able to bring the past to life with wonderful story telling that doesn't lose any details. I felt like I was in 1865 listening to the people tell a story. All history books should be written by Jim Bishop. Parallels of the activities of the President with those of his assassin in an unforgettable, suspense- filled chronicle. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Bishop died in 1987. The book reads like a novel (probably due as much to the event itself as the writing) and is very well researched. It covers the hourly movements of Lincoln, his family, and cabinet members, as well as those of the conspirators, and the actions taken in the aftermath. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. At 7:22 the following morning Surgeon General Barnes pressed silver coins to his eyelids. The book was outstanding. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Old MAD magazines and books nonfiction and fiction, of all genres. This is an amazing book. Jim Bishop's ability to capture the political mood of the era and the times and lives of people is nothing short of spectacular if not magical. But the way the author organized the book, and really brought out Lincoln's personality, made this a book that I couldn't put down. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2014. Gripping, minute-by-minute account of the day President Lincoln was struck down by an assassin's bullet in Ford's Theatre. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I did not realize that they took so long to make VP the president and Stanton was in charge. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Mr. Bishop is a clever writer with a touch of the poet in his work. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I became nervous and agitated at that critical moment. I will make sure to add Bishop's other masterpieces to my collection as soon as possible. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It is quite readable and is history brought to life. At times the story went very slowly for me and it is most likely because I am not old enough yet to enjoy books which include so much information and factual text, so it can definitely seem boring to some people. When I read High Noon in Lincoln about the Lincoln County War, The title is accurate: this is literally an hour-by-hour account of the last day of Abraham Lincoln's life. The title is accurate: this is literally an hour-by-hour account of the last day of Abraham Lincoln's life. This was an excellent, factual history of the 24 hour period (plus a few hours and a couple chapters of background) surrounding Lincoln's death. Even though it was published more than 60 years ago, this remains the stand alone document of Lincoln's final 24 hours. The Day Lincoln Was Shot chronicles the movements of these two men minute by minute until the almost unbearable suspense is shattered with a single gunshot and a leap to the stage. From a thousand bits and scraps of information, Jim Bishop has fashioned an unforgettable tale of tragedy, more gripping than fiction, more alive than any newspaper account.

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