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4to. Original cloth. Illustrated 704 pp. Top cover cover detached, and back cover almost detached, backstrip torn along spine. Some other minor tears on binding. Some minor foxing, but internally clean. Baker (1826-1869) was head of the Secret Service during the Civil War. Among his other exploits, was the capture of John Wilks Booth. This book contains some interesting commentary on spying, assassinations, and conspiracies during the Civil War. Baker’s own background, as well as the origin of the Secret Service is also discussed.