Bloody Times

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Bloody Times

The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Manhunt for Jefferson Davis

Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past Children’s / Teenage general interest: Law, police and crime

Author: James L. Swanson

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Language: English

Published by: HarperCollins

Published on: 28th December 2010

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 3 Mb

ISBN: 9780062036087


Book Description

New York Times bestselling author James L. Swanson brings to life the fast-paced, suspense-filled story of Abraham Lincoln's and Jefferson Davis's final journeys through our wounded nation following the Civil War. This middle grade nonfiction book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 7 to 8, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.

Content Overview

This suspense-filled true-crime thriller—the young readers' adaptation of Swanson's Bloody Crimes—explores two epic events of the Civil War era: the manhunt to apprehend Confederate president Jefferson Davis in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's assassination and the momentous 20-day funeral pageant that brought President Lincoln's body from Washington, DC to his home in Springfield. Full of fascinating twists and turns, and lavishly illustrated with dozens of rare historical images, Bloody Times captures the riveting stories of these two fallen leaders who changed the course of history. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy dramatic nonfiction tales from the likes of Steve Sheinkin and Patricia McCormick.

Additional Features

This book contains a note from the author, a glossary, a list of important Civil War figures, and a guide to visiting the historic sites mentioned within. A companion to the bestselling and highly acclaimed Chasing Lincoln's Killer.

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