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Encyclopedia of the JFK Assassination (Facts on File Library of American History)

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One of the best books I've read regarding the JFK Assassination. It is an excellent resource material for the many theories surrounding the assassination. The entries are listed in alphbetical order, which makes cross-referencing very easy and the photos and the maps are helpful. This book is full of interesting information. Also, check out some of the author's previous work such as, "Who's Who in the JFK Assassination: An A to Z Encyclopedia" or "Ballparks of America: A Comprehensive Historical Reference to Baseball Grounds, Yards and Stadiums, 1845 to Present".

The Encyclopedia of the JFK Assassination is one of the best resources I've found for access to many obscure and rarely mentioned minor characters in this historical mystery. This book avoids any breathless disclosures in favor of excellent detail on many of the blind alleys and unknown people who are a part of the historical record, but are rarely mentioned. Open at any page, and you will be intrigued by at least one entry, and will find yourself following the cross references to other entries throughout the book. I find that I often bookmark pages to come back to later, even after having read virtually everything credible done on the subject. Highly recommended for your bookshelf.

This is a terrible book. It presents highly speculative and unfounded conspiracy theories as if they're actually true! It doesn't belong on the non-fiction shelf of the library, which is where I found it. Please don't spend money on authors like this, who have no qualms about making a profit by spreading lies about the assassination of JFK.