Lincoln's grave robbers / Steve Sheinkin.

Author/creator Sheinkin, Steve
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Scholastic Press, ©2012.
Description214 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm
Subjects
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Tomb. --Juvenile literature.
Counterfeits and counterfeiting--United States. --History. --19th century. --Juvenile literature.
Grave robbing--Illinois. --Springfield. --History. --19th century. --Juvenile literature.
Body snatching--Illinois. --Springfield. --History. --19th century. --Juvenile literature.

Abstract 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 209-211) and index.
ISBN0545405726
ISBN9780545405720
ISBN9780545552547 (school market)
ISBN0545552540 (school market)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 973.7 SH42L ✔ Available Place Hold