Manhunt: The 12 day chase for Abraham Lincoln's killer - Couverture souple

Swanson, James L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0749951346 ISBN 13 : 9780749951344

Editeur : Piatkus Books, 2007

Synopsis

Manhunt Presents an hour-by-hour account of the 12 days in 1865 between President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and the capture and death of his murderer, John Wilkes Booth. This book tells the dramatic story through the eyes of the hunters and the hunted, making clear why Booth refused to be taken alive when at last he was cornered by the US cavalry. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

An enthralling hour-by-hour account of the twelve days in 1865 between President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and the capture and death of his murderer, John Wilkes Booth. From 14th to 26th of April 1865, the hunt for Booth and his accomplices transfixed, thrilled and horrified a nation of mourners as Booth led the army on a wild chase through the swamps of Maryland and into the forests of Virginia. At the centre of the story is the ultimate anti-hero: John Wilkes Booth. A handsome stage actor, Booth was as famous in his day as any big Hollywood star today, but threw away his fame and wealth for an assassin's immortality. Manhunt tells the dramatic story through the eyes of the hunters and the hunters - and makes clear why Booth refused to be taken alive when at last he was cornered by the US cavalry.

Revue de presse :

“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)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Piatkus Books
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0749951346
• ISBN 13: 9780749951344
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 464