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Read by: Delmar H Dolbier
Book Coordinator: Delmar H Dolbier
Meta Coordinator: MaryAnn
Proof Listener: Helen Z. Ferrara
Inset: Title page of the first edition, 1865
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Track Title / Length
1 Introductory 0:03
2 The Murder 0:24
3 Obsequies in Washington 0:26
4 The Murderer (1) 0:15
5 The Murderer (2) 0:20
6 The Assassin's Death (1) 0:13
7 The Assassin's Death (2) 0:22
8 Solution of the Conspiracy (1) 0:19
9 Solution of the Conspiracy (2) 0:18
10 The Detectives' Stories 0:23
11 The Martyr 0:18
12 The Trial 0:29
13 The Executions 0:28
14 Extra Mural Scenes 0:11
"The Life, Crime and Capture of John Wilkes Booth," written by George Alfred Townsend in 1865, is a comprehensive account of the notorious assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. This book provides a detailed narrative of Booth's life, his radical views, and his role in the assassination plot. Townsend delves into Booth’s background as a well-known actor and his descent into conspiracy and violence.
The book chronicles Booth’s meticulously planned assassination of Lincoln, which he executed on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theatre. Townsend covers Booth’s subsequent escape from Washington, D.C., his interactions with co-conspirators, and his flight through the Southern states. The narrative details the manhunt that followed, highlighting the efforts of Union soldiers and detectives to capture Booth.
In the final chapters, Townsend describes Booth’s dramatic capture at Garrett’s farm in Virginia and his subsequent death on April 26, 1865. The book offers insights into Booth’s motivations, the impact of his actions on the nation, and the broader implications for American society. Townsend's work stands as a crucial historical document, providing a vivid portrayal of one of the most infamous figures in American history.
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Item Info | |
EAN - DVD case | 0602581788485 |
EAN - CD jacket | 0602581788492 |
Media | MP3 CD |
Package | DVD case, CD jacket, CD security sleeve, download |
Author | George Alfred Townsend (1841 - 1914) |
Year | 1865 |
Recording | |
Read by | Delmar H Dolbier |
Length | 4 hours and 34 minutes |
Type of Reading | Solo |
The Life, Crime and Capture of John Wilkes Booth
- Author: George Alfred Townsend
- Product Code: DB-1360
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