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Author:

Sheinkin, Steve.

Title:

Lincoln's grave robbers / Steve Sheinkin.

Publisher:

Scholastic Press

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

214 p. : ill., map ; 20 cm.

Subject:

Lincoln, Abraham,--1809-1865--Tomb--Juvenile literature.
Lincoln, Abraham,--1809-1865--Tomb.
Historical fiction.
Grave robbing--Springfield--Springfield--History--19th century--Juvenile literature.
Grave robbing--Springfield--Springfield--History--19th century.
Body snatching--Springfield--Springfield--History--19th century--Juvenile literature.
Body snatching--Springfield--Springfield--History--19th century.
Counterfeits and counterfeiting.--United States--History--19th century--Juvenile literature.
Counterfeits and counterfeiting.--Springfield--Springfield--History--19th century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-211) and index.

Summary:

Describes how a counterfeiting ring plotted to ransom Lincoln's body to secure the release of their imprisoned ringleader, and how a fledging Secret Service and an undercover agent conducted a daring election-night sting operation.

ISBN:

1338290134
9781338290134

Locations:

VKPE334 -- Oelwein Public Library (Oelwein)