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Manhunt [the twelve day chase for Lincoln's killer]

by Swanson, James L., 1959-

Format: Book on CD 2006
Availability: Available at 3 Libraries 3 of 3 copies

Available (3)
Location Collection Call #
Carnegie Library of Homestead Recorded Book BCD 364.1524 Swan
Location  Carnegie Library of Homestead
 
Collection  Recorded Book
 
Call Number  BCD 364.1524 Swan
 
 
Sewickley Public Library AV - Audiobooks CD 364.152 SWA 2006
Location  Sewickley Public Library
 
Collection  AV - Audiobooks
 
Call Number  CD 364.152 SWA 2006
 
 
Shaler North Hills Library Audiovisual CD 364.1523 S [B-O-CD]
Location  Shaler North Hills Library
 
Collection  Audiovisual
 
Call Number  CD 364.1523 S [B-O-CD]
 
 

Summary

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.

Published Reviews
Publisher's Weekly Review: "Thomas has done many solid jobs of acting in all mediums since his television days on The Waltons, but it's the memories of the wide open American country tones of his flexible voice that add immeasurably to his reading of the audio version of Swanson's intensive new book about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the full-throttle hunt for the conspirators who planned and carried out the deed. Thomas's nuanced but never hyped narration serves as a seamless link between the words of the individual characters he brings to life. Some of the voices work better than others: his Lincoln is perhaps a bit too young and straightforward, especially compared to the darker, richer oratory of actors connected to the role such as Raymond Massey. But his John Wilkes Booth is just about perfect, catching the desperation and increasing lunacy of an actor getting ready for his role in history. And the other major characters-plotters, hunters, politicians, distraught family members-all bring a familiar story to exciting new life. Simultaneous release with the Morrow hardcover (Reviews, Dec. 12, 2005). (Feb.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved"
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Additional Information
Subjects Lincoln, Abraham, -- 1809-1865 -- Assassination.
Booth, John Wilkes, -- 1838-1865.
Fugitives from justice -- United States -- Case studies.
Assassination -- Investigation -- United States -- Case studies.
Criminal investigation -- United States -- Case studies.
Audiobooks.
Publisher New York :Harper Audio,2006
Edition Abridged ed.
Contributors Thomas, Richard, 1951-
Participants/Performers Read by Richard Thomas.
Language English
Notes Subtitle from container.
"Includes an interview with the author"--Container.
Abridged.
Compact discs.
Description 7 audio discs (9 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN 0060738359
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