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Vor Martyr-Præsident William McKinleys Berømmelige Livshistorie by Murat Halstead. Copyright 1901 and printed in Chicago by W. Williamson’s Bogtrykkeri. Translated from English into Danish by J. Gustav Funch. An extensively illustrated contemporary biography of President William McKinley, published shortly after his assassination. The work covers McKinley’s childhood, military service, legal and political career, governorship, presidency, assassination, death, funeral ceremonies, and national mourning. It also discusses anarchism and the life of his assassin. The title page bears a handwritten English inscription signed Murat Halstead and dated October 9, 1901, referring to the writing of the book following McKinley’s assassination. The inscription appears to be from the author, but it has not been professionally authenticated.