The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth
Author | : George Alfred Townsend |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 119 |
Release | : 2019-11-29 |
ISBN-10 | : EAN:4057664588654 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth written by George Alfred Townsend and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of letters written by a special correspondent during the aftermath of President Lincoln's assassination. The book provides a detailed account of Booth's movements leading up to the murder, the subsequent pursuit of Booth and his accomplices, and their eventual capture and trial. It also includes a preface explaining the historical significance of the events. This book offers a firsthand perspective on one of the most significant and notorious crimes in American history.