This mid-19th-century poetic masterpiece intertwines the aftermath of President Lincoln's assassination with themes of loss, mourning, and the acceptance of death. The author weaves together vivid imagery of Lincoln's funeral procession with the natural world's beauty and the reconciling presence of nature. In this book, death is portrayed as a serene and welcome release, offering solace amidst the turmoil of war and grief. The author's profound insights on mortality and the resilience of the human spirit make this book a timeless meditation on the inevitable and the enduring power of memory.