The Day That Lincoln Died: A Play In One Act (1912)

By Prescott Warren

Book Overview

The Day That Lincoln Died: A Play In One Act (1912) by Warren, Prescott is a dramatic retelling of the events leading up to and following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The play takes place in the Ford's Theatre on the fateful evening of April 14, 1865, and follows the actions of John Wilkes Booth, the actor and Confederate sympathizer who carried out the assassination, as well as the reactions of the other characters present at the theatre, including Lincoln's wife Mary Todd, his bodyguard, and several theatre-goers. The play is a poignant exploration of the impact of Lincoln's death on the nation, and the enduring legacy of his presidency. Written in the early 20th century, The Day That Lincoln Died is a classic work of American drama that continues to resonate with audiences today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116715164X
• ISBN13: 9781167151644
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"