Abraham Lincoln and the Sleeping Sentinel of Vermont

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.

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