
Manhunt
The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer
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Narrated by:
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Richard Thomas
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By:
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James L. Swanson
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.
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- Mystery Writers of America 2007 Edgar Award, Best Fact Crime
- 2006 Quill Award Nominee
- Audie Award Finalist, Nonfiction, Abridged, 2007
"Pure narrative pleasure, sure to satisfy the casual reader and Civil War aficionado alike." (Publishers Weekly)
"Swanson's synthesis of the sources is bound to be a cover-to-cover reading hit with history lovers." (Booklist)
"Manhunt is vigorous and clear without sacrificing accuracy....Just as Booth did, the book saves its heavy ammunition for a final showdown." (The New York Times)
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Abridged or not, I loved Manhunt. The last time I was on F street, you could see the back of Ford’s Theater though the vacant lot that was once the Atlantic building. The alley I always new as “Rat Alley” was still there, but without the right side wall, it looked very strange. I’m sure there is a building at 930 F now, but I haven’t been by to see. The book is wonderful, and I enjoyed the interview with the author as well. I usually skip over them. This is a STORY about people, not a textbook, and I recommend it.
There were some things I wanted to know about that were not mentioned. I had hoped that Francis Tumblety (Spelling? He was a flamboyant Jack the Ripper suspect) who was arrested and held during the manhunt would have been mentioned. I don’t think this is a fault, I was just hoping to hear more about people who were falsely or erroneously arrested and held after the assassination. That might have been too much for one novel.
I would still like to have an unabridged recording, and would buy it if one because available. I’ll buy the print version in any event.
A good story and not a dry documentary text book.
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Excellent
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Well Written!
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Would you consider the audio edition of Manhunt to be better than the print version?
N/aWhat does Richard Thomas bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
YesWas this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
NoAny additional comments?
Kept me engaged the entire time. I've recommended this book to several friends.Loved this Book!
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If you could sum up Manhunt in three words, what would they be?
Fantastic, riveting and superb!!What did you like best about this story?
Since i didn't knew any background details of Lincoln's assassination and subsequent manhunt for his assassin, i was very much captivated by the pin to pin details. The narration was absolutely fantastic, the very best I've heard and it was as good as i was right in the middle of it allWhich scene was your favorite?
The conversation between J W Booth and the cavalry was very good. It stood out amongst all the other scenes in the bookWas this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No i wanted to really concentrate and listen to it. So i took my timeAny additional comments?
I'm really glad that i picked out this book for my first listen in Audible and boy i wasn't disappointed one bit. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a great listen!!!A riveting tale of Lincoln's assassin's manhunt!!!
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A Compelling, Illuminating Work!
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Meh.
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Authentic Read -- I Highly Recommend It.
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Totally hooked
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I can't believe how it ended...meaning I always thought booth was burned up in the fire. when I learn how it actual went down it felt like alternate time line in the Lincoln multiverse. something like listening to a overtold story for the first time.
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