Through Five Administrations: Reminiscences Of Colonel William H. Crook, Bodyguard To President Lincoln (1910)

Through Five Administrations: Reminiscences of Colonel William H. Crook, Bodyguard to President Lincoln is a book written by William Henry Crook in 1910. The book recounts the personal experiences of Crook, who served as the bodyguard to President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. The book covers the period from 1861 to 1865, during which Crook was a key member of Lincoln's security detail. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to Lincoln's assassination, including the security measures taken by Crook and his team. The book also provides insights into the personalities of the various presidents that Crook served under, including Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, and James A. Garfield. Through Five Administrations: Reminiscences of Colonel William H. Crook, Bodyguard to President Lincoln is a fascinating account of a pivotal period in American history, and provides a unique perspective on the life and times of one of America's most beloved presidents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.