Chasing Lincoln’s Killer
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson, published by Scholastic Press in 2009, is a compelling account of the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. This edition, designed for younger readers, spans 194 pages and presents a true story based on authentic sources, including letters, manuscripts, and government reports. It captures the dramatic events that unfolded in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding areas during the twelve days following Lincoln’s death.
Readers will find a detailed day-by-day narrative of the pursuit and capture of Booth and his accomplices, providing insights into the historical context of this pivotal moment in American history. The book not only chronicles the chase but also offers a glimpse into Lincoln’s life, portraying him as a man, father, husband, and friend. This edition serves as an educational resource, blending history with engaging storytelling, making it suitable for young readers interested in biographies and historical events.
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“This story is true. All the characters are real and were alive during the great manhunt of April 1865. Their words are authentic and come from original sources: letters, manuscripts, trial transcripts, newspapers, government reports, pamphlets, books and other documents. What happened in Washington, D.C., that spring, and in the swamps and rivers, forests and fields of Maryland and Virginia during the next twelve days, is far too incredible to have been made up.” So begins this story of the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth and gives a day-by-day account of the wild chase to find this killer and his accomplices. Based on James Swanson’s adult book Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer, this young people’s version is a look at the assassination of a president, and shows readers Abraham Lincoln the man, the father, the husband, the friend, and how his death impacted those closest to him.
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