The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Four Smoking Guns The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Four Smoking Guns is a historical novel that tells the story of one of the most controversial events in American history - the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The book focuses on the four main conspirators who were involved in the assassination, and how their actions led to the death of one of America's most beloved leaders. The novel explores the motivations behind the assassination, the consequences of the event, and the impact it had on the nation. The book begins with an introduction to the four main characters: John Wilkes Booth, David Herold, Lewis Powell, and George Atzerodt. Each character has a unique background and motivation for their involvement in the assassination. Booth, a well-known actor and Confederate sympathizer, is driven by his hatred for Lincoln and his policies. Herold, a former schoolteacher, is recruited by Booth to help plan and execute the assassination. Powell, a former soldier, is convinced by Booth to join the plot.

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