Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer

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From April 14-26, 1865, the hunt for John Wilkes Booth and his accomplices transfixed a nation reeling from the horrors of the newly ended Civil War. "Manhunt" takes readers on the intensive search that moves side-by-side with the desperate assassin from the streets of Washington, D.C., through the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia.

The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history. From April 14 to April 26, 1865, the assassin, John Wilkes Booth, led Union cavalry and detectives on a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia, while the nation, still reeling from the just-ended Civil War, watched in horror and sadness. James L. Swanson's "Manhunt" is 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 you've never read it before.

What will you learn from this book

Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: The book likely provides a detailed account of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865.
John Wilkes Booth's Motivations: Explore the motivations and mindset of John Wilkes Booth, including his political beliefs and reasons for assassinating Lincoln.
Escape and the 12-Day Manhunt: Follow the dramatic 12-day manhunt that ensued after Booth's escape, tracking his movements and efforts to evade capture.
The Conspirators: Learn about the individuals involved in the conspiracy to assassinate Lincoln and how they were connected to Booth.
Law Enforcement Response: Understand the response of law enforcement agencies, including the War Department and the military, to track down and apprehend Booth.
Challenges Faced During the Manhunt: Explore the challenges and obstacles faced by the authorities during the manhunt, including the vast geography and the hunt for conspirators.
Booth's Capture: Detailed information on the circumstances leading to John Wilkes Booth's capture, including his final stand and confrontation with Union soldiers.
Trial and Execution: The book may cover the trial and execution of those involved in the assassination plot, shedding light on the legal proceedings that followed.
Public Reaction and Fallout: Examine the public reaction to Lincoln's assassination and how it influenced the post-Civil War era in the United States.
Historical Significance: Reflect on the historical significance of Lincoln's assassination and its impact on the course of American history.

Language	English
ISBN-10	0060518502
ISBN-13	9780060518509
No of pages	450
Font Size	Medium
Book Publisher	William Morrow
Published Date	01 Jan 2007

About Author

Author : James L. Swanson

James Swanson is the Edgar Award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer. Swanson has degrees in history from the University of Chicago, where he was a student of John Hope Franklin, and in law from the University of California, Los Angeles.

He has held a number of government and think-tank posts in Washington, D.C., including at the United States Department of Justice. Swanson serves on the advisory council of the Ford's Theatre Society. Born on Lincoln's birthday, he has studied and collected books, documents, photographs, art, and artifacts from Abraham Lincoln's life—and death—since he was ten years old.