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 provides a detailed account of the life of John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. The author explores Booth's childhood, his family background, and his early career as an actor. The book also delves into Booth's political beliefs and his motivation for assassinating the president. The author provides a vivid description of the events leading up to the assassination, including Booth's failed attempt to kidnap Lincoln, and the events that followed, including the manhunt for Booth and his eventual capture. The book also includes a detailed account of Booth's trial and the execution of his co-conspirators.Townsend's book is based on extensive research and interviews with people who knew Booth personally. The author also draws on primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most notorious crimes in American history. Overall, ""The Life, Crime And Capture Of John Wilkes Booth"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, true crime, or the life of one of the most infamous figures in American history.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.