Kennedy and Lincoln - Medical & Ballistic Comparissons

[Gene C]

Complete title is "Kennedy and Lincoln - Medical & Ballistic Comparisons of Their Assassinations"
interesting book written by Dr John Lattimer in 1980. Has about 360 pages, with 1/3 of the book about the Lincoln assassination. Lots of photographs and illustrations. Primary focus of the book is the medical aspect of the assassination and the resulting injuries. A bit technical with the medical language. Discusses and describes Seward's injury and treatment (poor guy) as well as Booth's. Addresses the issue of whether Booth shot himself or not, and the graphic account of the conspirator's hanging by Capt. Rath (the hangman). 33 years after the hanging, Capt. Rath recalls "They were killed instantly"

Dr. Lattimer also debunks some of the Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories. The section dealing with the Kennedy assassination is very graphic.

I recommend it, but it's not for the casual reader. Used copies are available on Amazon at a reasonable price.

http://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Kennedy-Ba...n+lattimer