Lincoln’s Grave Robbers
Lincoln’s Grave Robbers by Steve Sheinkin, published by Scholastic, Incorporated in 2014, is a 214-page book written in English. This work presents a dramatic account of the 1875 attempt to steal the body of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. It details the plot by a counterfeiting ring to ransom Lincoln’s remains in order to secure the release of their imprisoned leader, alongside the efforts of a nascent Secret Service and an undercover agent who orchestrated a daring sting operation on election night.
Readers will find a compelling narrative that intertwines historical events with elements of fiction, focusing on themes of counterfeiting and the early days of the Secret Service. The book explores the audacious plan to steal Lincoln’s body and the ensuing investigation, providing insights into the challenges faced by law enforcement at the time. This edition invites readers to delve into a lesser-known chapter of American history, highlighting the intersection of crime and politics in the post-Civil War era.
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A dramatic account of the 1875 attempt to steal the 16th president’s body describes how a counterfeiting ring plotted to ransom Lincoln’s body to secure the release of their imprisoned ringleader and how a fledgling Secret Service and an undercover agent conducted a daring election-night sting operation.
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