Through Five Administrations: Reminiscences Of Colonel William H. Crook Body Guard To President Lincoln

""Through Five Administrations: Reminiscences Of Colonel William H. Crook Body Guard To President Lincoln"" is a historical memoir written by Margarita Spalding Gerry. The book is a first-person account of Colonel William H. Crook, who served as a bodyguard to President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. The memoir chronicles Crook's experiences serving under five different presidential administrations, including those of Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, and James A. Garfield. The book offers a unique perspective on the political and social climate of the time, as well as insights into the personalities and leadership styles of each of the presidents. The memoir also includes personal anecdotes and observations from Crook, providing readers with a glimpse into the life of a prominent historical figure. Overall, ""Through Five Administrations"" is a fascinating account of one man's journey through one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.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.