Murder on the Baltimore Express : The Plot to Keep Abraham Lincoln From Becoming President

**Someone wants to murder Abraham Lincoln! This thrilling, true story reveals how a deadly plot to assassinate the President was discovered and how a daring detective whisked Lincoln to safety, changing the course of history.****Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best books of 2021 (#cplbest)!****"A perfect example of excellent narrative nonfiction and a must-have."—__School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW__****__"__Interesting, well-researched, and very well done." —__Kirkus Reviews__****"As Jurmain points out in her thoroughly documented biographical thriller, it was a dangerous ride....The train ride that brought Lincoln home in 1865 has received more attention, but readers may find this one just as memorable."—__Booklist__**In February 1861, Abraham Lincoln set out on a triumphant 2,000 mile cross-country railroad trip that would take him from his home in Springfield, Illinois, to his Presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. But danger was around the bend, as a band of fanatic southern Confederate sympathizers were desperate for Lincoln to die. Furious at the new president's desire to end slavery, they devised a plan. Lincoln would be murdered by an assassin's bullet in Baltimore. As rushing railway trains carried Abraham Lincoln towards disaster, Detective Allan Pinkerton sniffed out the plot-and he and his detective assistants hatched a daring plan of their own.Dive into this incredibly fun and suspenseful true story and learn about Lincoln's great escape! Someone wants to murder Abraham Lincoln! This thrilling, true story reveals how a deadly plot to assassinate the President was discovered and how a daring detective whisked Lincoln to safety, changing the course of history. Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best books of 2021 (#cplbest)! "A perfect example of excellent narrative nonfiction and a must-have."— School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW " Interesting, well-researched, and very well done." — Kirkus Reviews "As Jurmain points out in her thoroughly documented biographical thriller, it was a dangerous ride....The train ride that brought Lincoln home in 1865 has received more attention, but readers may find this one just as memorable."— Booklist In February 1861, Abraham Lincoln set out on a triumphant 2,000 mile cross-country railroad trip that would take him from his home in Springfield, Illinois, to his Presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. But danger was around the bend, as a band of fanatic southern Confederate sympathizers were desperate for Lincoln to die. Furious at the new president's desire to end slavery, they devised a plan. Lincoln would be murdered by an assassin's bullet in Baltimore. As rushing railway trains carried Abraham Lincoln towards disaster, Detective Allan Pinkerton sniffed out the plot-and he and his detective assistants hatched a daring plan of their own. Dive into this incredibly fun and suspenseful true story and learn about Lincoln's great escape! "In February 1861 newly elected President Abraham Lincoln set out on a triumphant 2,000 mile cross-country railroad trip that would take him to his inauguration in Washington, D.C. At the same time, a band of fanatic southern Confederate sympathizers decided to stop Lincoln from reaching Washington and taking office. Furious because the new president's desire to end slavery threatened their way of life, they devised a secret plan: Lincoln would be murdered by an assassin's bullet in Baltimore. But as rushing railway trains carried Abraham Lincoln towards death, Detective Allan Pinkerton learned of the plot-and set out to save the president. Dive into this incredibly fun and suspenseful true story and learn what other history books never told you: the secret of Lincoln's great escape"-- Provided by publisher Find Out How Detective Allen Pinkerton Uncovered The Plot To Murder Lincoln And Whisked Him Safely To Washington D.c. Under The Darkness Of Night! While On His Inauguration Tour, Abraham Lincoln Was To Travel 2,000 Miles By Railroad To Washington. D.c. At This Time, Confederates Were Desperate For Lincoln Not To Take Office. Unhappy That Lincoln Was Against Slavery, A Group Known As The Knights Of The Golden Circle Devised A Plan. In Baltimore, Lincoln Would Be Assassinated. But When Detective Allen Pinkerton Learns Of The Plot, He And His Detective Agency Come Up With A Plan Of Their Very Own. Dive Into This Incredibly Fun And Suspenseful True Story And Learn All About Lincoln's Great Escape! Find out how Detective Allan Pinkerton uncovered the plot to murder Lincoln and whisked him safely to Washington D.C. under the darkness of night! While on his inauguration tour, Abraham Lincoln was to travel 2,000 miles by railroad to Washington. D.C. At this time, Confederates were desperate for Lincoln not to take office. Unhappy that Lincoln was against slavery, a group known as the Knights of the Golden Circle devised a plan. In Baltimore, Lincoln would be assassinated. But when Detective Allan Pinkerton learns of the plot, he and his detective agency come up with a plan of their very own.