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, twelve-day chase from the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia.
At the very center of this story is John Wilkes Booth, Americas notorious villain. A confederate sympathizer and member of a celebrated acting family, Booth threw away his fame, wealth, and promise for a chance to avenge the Souths defeat. For almost two weeks, he confounded the manhunters, slipping away from their every move and denying the justice they sought.
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 youve never read it before.
Narrator Richard Thomas treats this fascinating account of the twelve-day manhunt for Abraham Lincoln's killer like a thriller. Lowering his voice at times and raising it at others, he sounds as involved as the law officers searching for the then-famous actor and now-infamous assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Even though most listeners will already know the outcome, Thomas uses his vocal skills, especially tempo, to maintain the suspense of the chase, keeping his audience with him to the last shot fired. Thomas's measured and distinct speech renders the stilted American English of the time with a fluency that makes it sound familiar and pleasant. J.A.H. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine
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Narrator Richard Thomas treats this fascinating account of the twelve-day manhunt for Abraham Lincoln's killer like a thriller. Lowering his voice at times and raising it at others, he sounds as involved as the law officers searching for the then-famous actor and now-infamous assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Even though most listeners will already know the outcome, Thomas uses his vocal skills, especially tempo, to maintain the suspense of the chase, keeping his audience with him to the last shot fired. Thomas's measured and distinct speech renders the stilted American English of the time with a fluency that makes it sound familiar and pleasant. J.A.H. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine
About the Author
James L. Swanson, an attorney and Lincoln scholar, has held a number of government and think-tank posts in Washington, D.C. He has written about history, the Constitution, popular culture, and other subjects for a variety of publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and American Heritage. He is the coauthor of Lincolns Assassins: Their Trial and Execution. Swanson is a member of the advisory committee of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. He lives in Washington, D.C.
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