The Life, Crime and Capture of John Wilkes Booth

""The Life, Crime And Capture Of John Wilkes Booth"" by George Alfred Townsend is a historical account of the infamous assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by actor John Wilkes Booth. The book covers the life of Booth, his family background, and his motivations for committing the heinous crime. It also details the events leading up to the assassination, including Booth's failed attempt to kidnap Lincoln, and the subsequent manhunt for Booth and his accomplices. The book provides a vivid description of Booth's escape and his eventual capture and death. Townsend's account is based on extensive research and interviews with eyewitnesses, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States during the Civil War era. The book is written in a compelling and engaging style, making it accessible to both academics and general readers alike.On the Friday night of the murder the departments were absolutely paralyzed. The murderers had three good hours for escape; they had evaded the pursuit of lightning by snapping the telegraph wires, and rumor filled the town with so many reports that the first valuable hours, which should have been used to follow hard after them, were consumed in feverish efforts to know the real extent of the assassination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.