Lincoln And The Sleeping Sentinel PDF Download

This book documents the strange and little-known story of Abraham Lincoln's involvement in the case of a young Vermont soldier who was court-martialed and sentenced to death for falling asleep on duty. Drawing on historical records and personal accounts, Glover offers a fascinating look at the intersection of military justice and presidential power during a time of war, shedding new light on Lincoln's legacy as a wartime leader. A must-read for anyone interested in American history and the Civil War. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.