Lincoln's Grave Robbers
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780545405720 (0545405726)
ASIN: 545405726
Publish date: January 1st 2013
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Teen,
Non Fiction,
History,
Juvenile,
Middle Grade,
Mystery,
American History,
Crime
A sordid, true tale of counterfeiters plotting to steal Lincoln's remains and hold it for ransom. An engaging true crime story that offers some revealing facts about this time in U.S. history.
4/16/13 ** Did you know there was a plot to steal Lincoln's remains with the intent to hold the body ransom for the release from prison of an expert engraver and counterfeit money maker? Read on!This is history with a light touch. Well researched and documented, but written with an eye to the story...
Read my full review: http://bit.ly/YCTEU0My opinion: What a ROCKIN' job Mr. Sheinkin did in presenting this incident in history! I must admit I had to take my mind to a 12 year old level; otherwise, it would have been a pretty simple read. I have always been fascinated by this event and he wrote ab...
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