<blockquote> <p> The definitive A to Z reference on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln </p> </blockquote> <p> The first book of its kind, <i>The Lincoln Assassination Encyclopedia</i> is a truly indispensable guide to one of the most dramatic and fascinating events in our nation's history: the murder of the sixteenth president of the United States. Written by Edward Steers, Jr., acclaimed author of <i>Blood on the Moon</i> and one of the world's leading authorities on the subject, here is an exhaustive, highly readable resource that includes: </p> <ul> <p> </p><li>All the known persons, places, events, and conspiracies connected to the tragedy</li> <p></p> <p> </p><li>More than 150 period photographs and maps, many never before published</li> <p></p> <p> </p><li>The truth behind the hoaxes, myths, and legends surrounding the assassination</li> <p></p> <p> </p><li>A comprehensive narrative and timeline of events . . . and more</li> <p></p> </ul> <p> With a foreword by James L. Swanson, bestselling author of <i>Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer</i>, <i>The Lincoln Assassination Encyclopedia</i> is the perfect addition to every Lincoln library. </p>