The Assassination of President Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth

The nation was stunned by the headline: President Lincoln shot by the murderer John Wilkes Booth! This gripping event in American history is vividly illustrated in full color, capturing the thrilling tale of the tragic shooting.

Don Brown's fifth entry in the Precise Occasions series delves into a crucial moment in American history: the assassination of President Lincoln and the ensuing manhunt. "He Has Shot the President!" brings both Lincoln and Booth to life as vibrant characters shaped by the brutal Civil War, hurtling towards a fateful collision. Through his trademark storytelling style and dynamic watercolor illustrations, Brown presents a gripping, chronological retelling of these events, capturing the profound emotion surrounding the loss of America's revered leader.