Abraham Lincoln faced a clear and fully matured threat of assassination in 1861, just days before he assumed the presidency. Alan Pinkerton, a private detective, was tasked with uncovering the plot and ensuring Lincoln's safety. Pinkerton's methods were high-handed and at times unlawful, but he successfully protected Lincoln, who would later be assassinated four years later. The story of the secret plot to assassinate Lincoln before the Civil War is a fascinating tale of intrigue and politics, highlighting the complexities of the time and the bravery of those involved. [... more]

Born Robert Leroy Parker, Butch Cassidy brought organization to a world of unorganized crime, becoming a legendary Western outlaw. He formed the Wild Bunch, a group of outlaws who robbed trains and banks, but his life of crime eventually caught up with him. As the West became more civilized, Butch's crimes became harder to pull off, and he was eventually forced to flee to South America, where he met his end in a shootout with Bolivian soldiers. [... more]

The story of Butch Cassidy, a notorious outlaw, and his gang, the Wild Bunch, as they rob trains and evade the law in the American West. Butch's life of crime takes him from the rugged frontier to the lawless streets of South America, where he meets his demise in a final, tragic confrontation. [... more]