The Escape and Suicide of John Wilkes Booth (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162606231)

The Escape and Suicide of John Wilkes Booth is a historical book written by Finis L. Bates. The book is about the infamous assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by actor John Wilkes Booth and his subsequent escape and death. Bates provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the assassination, including Booth's motivations and planning. He also describes Booth's escape and the efforts made to capture him, including the largest manhunt in American history. Bates then goes on to explore the controversy surrounding Booth's death, presenting evidence that suggests that Booth did not die in a shootout with Union soldiers, as is commonly believed, but rather escaped and lived under an assumed identity for many years before eventually committing suicide. The book includes photographs and other primary sources to support Bates' claims, as well as interviews with people who knew Booth and his family. Overall, The Escape and Suicide of John Wilkes Booth is a fascinating and well-researched account of one of the most notorious events in American history, and offers a new perspective on the life and death of John Wilkes Booth.1908. Or the first true account of Lincoln's assassination, containing a complete confession by Booth many years after the crime. Giving in full detail the plans, plot and intrigue of the conspirators, and the treachery of Andrew Johnson, then Vice-President of the United States. This work was written for the correction of history. Illustrated.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.

Author: Finis L. Bates
ISBN-10: 1162606231
ISBN-13: 9781162606231
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 354
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.74d