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The Day Lincoln Was Shot

Jim Bishop
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The Day Lincoln Was Shot

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1984

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Jim Bishop

The Day Lincoln Was Shot

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1984
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Biography
Period
American Civil War
Setting

Washington, D.C. • 1860s

Topic
Military & War

Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

1984

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

1020L

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Super Short Summary

The Day Lincoln Was Shot by Jim Bishop is a detailed narrative that explores the events surrounding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The book meticulously covers the 24 hours leading up to and following the tragic event, highlighting the actions and experiences of various individuals involved in this significant historical moment.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

1,374 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jim Bishop's The Day Lincoln Was Shot vividly recreates the 24 hours surrounding Lincoln's assassination, praised for its compelling narrative and attention to detail. Critics commend its ability to engage readers with historical insights, though some note a lack of comprehensive analysis on broader implications. Overall, it's a gripping, if narrow, historical account.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Day Lincoln Was Shot?

A reader who enjoys The Day Lincoln Was Shot by Jim Bishop would likely be a history enthusiast intrigued by meticulously detailed narratives. Fans of David McCullough’s 1776 or Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Team of Rivals would appreciate Bishop’s gripping hour-by-hour account of Lincoln’s assassination.

4.4

1,374 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Biography
Period
American Civil War
Setting

Washington, D.C. • 1860s

Topic
Military & War

Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

1984

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

1020L

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