Download or read book Manhunt written by James L. Swanson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soon to be an Apple TV+ Series “A terrific narrative of the hunt for Lincoln’s killers that will mesmerize the reader from start to finish.”—Doris Kearns Goodwin The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history--the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth. From April 14 to April 26, 1865, the assassin led Union cavalry troops on a wild, 12-day chase from the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia, while the nation, still reeling from the just-ended Civil War, watched in horror and sadness. Based on rare archival materials, obscure trial transcripts, and Lincoln’s own blood relics Manhunt is a fully documented, fascinating tale of murder, intrigue, and betrayal. A gripping hour-by-hour account told through the eyes of the hunted and the hunters, it is history as it’s never been read before.
Download or read book Manhunt written by James L. Swanson and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history. From April 14 to April 26, 1865, the assassin led Union cavalry and detectives on a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia, while the nation, still reeling from the just-ended Civil War, watched in horror. A Confederate sympathizer and a member of a celebrated acting family, John Wilkes Booth threw away his fame and wealth for a chance to avenge the South's defeat. Based on rare archival materials, obscure trial transcripts, and Lincoln's own blood relics, this book is a fully documented work, but it is also a tale of murder, intrigue, and betrayal, an hour-by-hour account told through the eyes of the hunted and the hunters. --From publisher description.
Download or read book Manhunt LP written by James L. Swanson and published by WmMorrow. This book was released on 2006-02-07 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history -- the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth. From April 14 to April 26, 1865, the assassin led Union cavalry and detectives on a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia, while the nation, still reeling from the just-ended Civil War, watched in horror and sadness. Based on rare archival materials and obscure trial transcripts, Manhunt is a fully documented work, but it is also a fascinating tale of murder, intrigue, and betrayal. A gripping hour-by-hour account told through the eyes of the hunted and the hunters, this is history as you've never read it before.
Download or read book Bloody Times written by James L. Swanson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author James L. Swanson brings to life the fast-paced, suspense-filled story of Abraham Lincoln's and Jefferson Davis's final journeys through our wounded nation following the Civil War. This suspense-filled true-crime thriller—the young readers’ adaptation of Swanson’s Bloody Crimes—explores two epic events of the Civil War era: the manhunt to apprehend Confederate president Jefferson Davis in the wake of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the momentous 20-day funeral pageant that brought President Lincoln’s body from Washington, DC to his home in Springfield. Full of fascinating twists and turns, and lavishly illustrated with dozens of rare historical images, Bloody Times captures the riveting stories of these two fallen leaders who changed the course of history. It’s perfect for young readers who enjoy dramatic nonfiction tales from the likes of Steve Sheinkin and Patricia McCormick. This book contains a note from the author, a glossary, a list of important Civil War figures, and a guide to visiting the historic sites mentioned within. A companion to the bestselling and highly acclaimed Chasing Lincoln's Killer.
Download or read book Lincoln s Assassins written by James L. Swanson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resurrecting events that occurred following the April 14, 1865, assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the authors present a visual record of photographs, documents, prints, and other materials that take readers back in time and memorialize the fates of eight accused conspirators in Lincoln's death. 200 full-color photos.
Download or read book The Lincoln Murder Conspiracies written by William Hanchett and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1989-01-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the many theories that have led to speculation that Lincoln's assassination was a conspiracy.
Download or read book The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln written by Robert E. Jakoubek and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the day Lincoln was shot and the weeks following his assassination, including the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth and his co-conspirators.
Download or read book The Lincoln Murder Plot written by Karen Zeinert and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text, including quotations from contemporary sources such as the diary of John Wilkes Booth, the testimony of witnesses, letters, and accounts by others involved, examines the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
Download or read book The Lincoln Assassination in American History written by Robert Somerlott and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the people, events, and the conspiracy that led to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. It traces the lives of both Lincoln and the man who killed him, John Wilkes Booth. Highlighting the tensions and political divisions of the Civil War era, the story of the first United States presidential assassination is told in great detail.
Download or read book Blood on the Moon written by Edward Steers and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2005-10-21 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blood on the Moon examines the evidence, myths, and lies surrounding the political assassination that dramatically altered the course of American history. Was John Wilkes Booth a crazed loner acting out of revenge, or was he the key player in a wide conspiracy aimed at removing the one man who had crushed the Confederacy's dream of independence? Edward Steers Jr. crafts an intimate, engaging narrative of the events leading to Lincoln's death and the political, judicial, and cultural aftermaths of his assassination.
Download or read book Manhunt written by Elysian Quill Publishing and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the fascinating story of one of America's most renowned manhunts in "Manhunt: The Real History Behind 'Manhunt' and the Search for Abraham Lincoln's Killer." This painstakingly researched and fascinating tale transports readers back to the tumultuous days after President Abraham Lincoln's assassination on April 14, 1865. The book reveals the intricate facts of Lincoln's killer, John Wilkes Booth, and his co-conspirators during a 12-day chase. From the tragic night at Ford's Theatre to Booth's dramatic capture and eventual death, every twist and turn of this fascinating story is brilliantly brought to life. Drawing on authentic documents and historical archives, the book illuminates the true history of the acclaimed television series 'Manhunt.' Readers will learn about the reasons, friendships, and betrayals that drove Booth's bold plot, as well as the broader background of the conspiracy to destabilize the Union. With colorful storytelling and intelligent analysis, "Manhunt" provides a thorough examination of one of the worst chapters in American history. It is a must-read for history buffs, true crime fans, and everyone fascinated by Abraham Lincoln's enduring legacy and the unwavering quest of justice.
Download or read book The Lincoln Assassination written by John Ford and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-17 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every schoolchild knows about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln - how the actor John Wilkes Booth shot the president while he was watching a play, leaped to the stage from the presidential box, and made his escape. But there is far more to the story, including the bizarre scheme that Booth first concocted to kidnap Lincoln and trade him for Confederate soldiers held in Northern prisons. Here is the full story of the plot, the bumbling plotters that Booth recruited, Lincoln's lingering death, the manhunt for the assassin, and the trial of the conspirators. It is essential knowledge of a tragedy that shaped America for a century to come.
Download or read book A True History of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln and of the Conspiracy of 1865 written by Louis J. Weichmann and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louis J. Weichmann, one of the principal witnesses at the trial of the conspirators in the assassination of President Lincoln, tells the story of the plotting that took place in the boarding house where Weichmann lived.
Download or read book The Booth Brothers written by Rebecca Ann Langston-George and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today everyone knows the name of John Wilkes Booth, the notorious zealot who assassinated Abraham Lincoln. But in his lifetime, the killer was an actor who was well-known among fans of the theaterÜwell-known but less famous and less admired than his brother Edwin. In the 1860s, Edwin Booth ranked among the greatest and most-respected stars of the stage. He lived in New York and sympathized with the Union cause, while his younger brother stomped the streets of Washington, D.C., and raged as the Civil War turned in favor of the North. John fantasized about kidnapping the president, but after the defeat of the Confederacy, he sought deadly vengeance. The night Lincoln attended a performance at Ford�s Theatre, Edwin was far away, knowing nothing of the plot unfolding in the nation�s capital.
Download or read book Bloody Crimes written by James L. Swanson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Yankees approached Richmond on April 2, 1865, Jefferson Davis fled the capital, setting off an intense and thrilling chase in which Union cavalry hunted the Confederate president. Two weeks later, President Lincoln was assassinated, and the nation was convinced that Davis was involved in the crime. Preparing for the largest and most magnificent funeral pageant in American history, soldiers placed Lincoln’s corpse aboard a special train to Springfield, Illinois. Along the way, several million mourners watched the funeral train roll by. The saga that began with Manhunt continues as James Swanson masterfully weaves together the stories of the two fallen leaders as they make their final journeys through the bloody landscape of a wounded nation.
Download or read book Assassination of Lincoln written by Thomas Mealey Harris and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln written by Caleb Jenner Stephens and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On April 14, 1865 America suffered the loss of one of it's greatest leaders. After General's Lee's surrender at Appomattox a few days earlier, the Civil War was coming to an end and Washington D.C. was in a celebratory mood. The city's jovial spirit would soon be changed by the actions of John Wilkes Booth, a man driven by ambition and a desire to avenge the South. In an elaborate plot devised to take place at Ford's Theatre, Booth became the first man to murder a President of the United States. This brief examination of Lincoln's assassination highlights every major detail from John Wilkes Booth's plot, to his escape through Maryland and Virginia, and the eventual fates of the other involved conspirators. The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln provides a concise retelling of this American tragedy with the assistance of images, illustrations and trivia sidebars.
