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James L. Swanson - Lot of 2 - 1st Edition, 1st Printing - Manhunt, Bloody Crimes

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ISBN
9780060518493
EAN
9780060518493
Book Title
Manhunt : the 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer
Publisher
HarperCollins
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2006
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.4 in
Author
James L. Swanson
Genre
True Crime, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Topic
Murder / General, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Criminals & Outlaws, Criminology
Item Weight
22.8 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
464 Pages

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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060518499
ISBN-13
9780060518493
eBay Product ID (ePID)
47676854

Product Key Features

Book Title
Manhunt : the 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Murder / General, United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Criminals & Outlaws, Criminology
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
True Crime, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
James L. Swanson
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
22.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-044911
Reviews
"James Swanson has written a terrific narrative . . . a triumphant book." -- Doris Kearns Goodwin "Brilliant! Absolutely haunting. . . . This historical book is almost impossible to put down." -- Patricia Cornwell "A gripping page-turner . . . Riviting . . . Booth comes across as viscerally real." -- Entertainment Weekly (Grade: A) "Told expertly . . . Swanson's moment by moment account of the 12-day chase is compulsively readable." -- Wall Street Journal "Extraordinary . . . Brilliant . . . As gripping as any tightly scripted crime drama" -- Boston Globe "An action-adventure . . . infuse[d] with high drama. . . . A multifaceted chronicle." -- New York Times "Vividly readable example of the you-are-there genre . . . managed with 'CSI' immediacy." -- Washington Post, Told expertly . . . Swanson's moment by moment account of the 12-day chase is compulsively readable.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
364.152/4/0973/09034
Synopsis
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 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. At the very center of this story is John Wilkes Booth, America's notorious villain. A Confederate sympathizer and a member of a celebrated acting family, Booth threw away his fame and wealth for a chance to avenge the South's defeat. For almost two weeks, he confounded the manhunters, slipping away from their every move and denying them the justice they sought. Based on rare archival materials, obscure trial transcripts, and Lincoln's own blood relics, 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 you've never read it before., Now an Apple TV+ Series "A terrific narrative of the hunt for Lincoln's killers that will mesmerize the reader from start to finish."--Doris Kearns Goodwin 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, 12-day chase from 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. Based on rare archival materials, obscure trial transcripts, and Lincoln's own blood relics Manhunt is a fully documented, fascinating tale of murder, intrigue, and betrayal. A gripping hour-by-hour account told through the eyes of the hunted and the hunters, it is history as it's never been read before.
LC Classification Number
E457.5.S993 2006

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  • by form_mich
    21 Feb, 2019Top favourable review

    I really enjoy the detail.

    I'm only half way through the book but I really enjoy the detail the author uses to describe an historic event of such importance.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: fraildaisy

  • by whistler8922
    10 Mar, 2011

    The hunt for President Lincolns Assassin

    This book is historically precise, accurate and detailed yet it is an easy read. The authors style of writing is captivating. It was the kind of book that someone would label as hard to put down. The map included lets you follow the path of the fugitives and leaves you feeling like you have been there. All of that was a good enough reason to buy the book, but then at the end of the book there is not only a compilation of resources for further research, but gives you details about how some of those involved ended up in life. Excellent book. On a side note, HBO contracted to make a movie of this book in 2008 but to date has not released one. There is, however, a movie coming out about Mary Surratt. She was a key player in the success of the assassination. The movie is Directed by Robert ...

  • by top_best_books
    28 Mar, 2024

    A great book, very compelling!

    This is a great book covering the chase of Lincoln’s killer. Swanson did a good informative writing of these 12 days chase. I liked this book, and I will be happy to see the motion pictures based on this book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: 77jfb51

  • by amgleaso-1
    18 Jul, 2023

    Book

    Arrived in a timely manner in perfect shape. Cannot wait to read it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by henrbayar_0
    05 May, 2021

    Fantastic book and incredible tale.

    Great book. A very suspenseful book! I learned about Lincoln's assassination.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

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