The Life, Crime And Capture Of John Wilkes Booth

""The Life, Crime and Capture of John Wilkes Booth"" is a non-fiction book written by George Alfred Townsend. The book chronicles the life of John Wilkes Booth, the infamous assassin who killed President Abraham Lincoln. It delves into Booth's upbringing, his family background, his acting career, and his political views. It also explores the events leading up to the assassination and the aftermath of Booth's actions. The book provides a detailed account of Booth's escape after the assassination, his time on the run, and his eventual capture and death. Townsend draws on a variety of sources, including interviews with people who knew Booth, official documents, and newspaper reports. Overall, ""The Life, Crime and Capture of John Wilkes Booth"" is a comprehensive look at one of the most notorious figures in American history. It sheds light on the motivations behind Booth's actions and provides insight into the political and social climate of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, true crime, or the life of John Wilkes Booth.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.