George Alfred Townsend

Reprint of the original, first published in 1880.

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"The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth" is a compelling historical account written by George Alfred Townsend. In this gripping narrative, Townsend delves into the intriguing life and fateful actions of one of America's most notorious figures, John Wilkes Booth. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Townsend unveils the complex motivations, personal struggles, and ideological beliefs that shaped Booth's path towards the tragic assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. From Booth's upbringing in a prominent acting family to his radicalization and ultimate act of violence, the book explores the events leading up to the fateful night at Ford's Theatre and the subsequent manhunt for Booth's capture. With an eye for detail and a deep understanding of the historical context, Townsend paints a comprehensive portrait of Booth, shedding light on the societal, political, and personal factors that culminated in this infamous crime. "The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth" offers readers a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of one of the darkest chapters in American history.

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Campaigns Of A Non-Combatant And His Romaunt Abroad During The War, has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

"Booth has simply carried out what ... secession politicians and journalists have been for years expressing in words ... who have denounced the President as a 'tyrant, ' a 'despot, ' a 'usurper, ' hinted at, and virtually recommended." --San Francisco Chronicle, 1865The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth (1865) is George Townsend's description of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and his murderer. The following is a telling quote from his book: "As (Booth) appeared at the door... Major Rathbone arose. "Are you aware, sir," he said, courteously, "upon whom you are intruding. This is the President's box, and no one is admitted." The intruder answered not a word. Fastening his eyes upon Mr. Lincoln, who had half turned his head to ascertain what caused the disturbance, he stepped quickly back without the door... He only cast one furtive glance upon the man he was to slay, and thrusting one hand in his bosom, another in his skirt pocket, drew forth simultaneously his deadly weapons. His right palm grasped a Derringer pistol, his left a dirk. Then, at a stride, he passed the threshold again, levelled his arm at the President and bent the trigger..."

"I have endeavored to reproduce not only the adventures, but the impressions of a novitiate, and I have described not merely the army and its operations, but the country invaded, and the people who inhabit it." --George Alfred Townsend, Preface, 1866Although George Alfred Townsend is no longer a well-known name today, by the end of the Civil War he had become a popular war correspondent covering the Civil War for the New York Herald and the New York World. In 1866 his book Campaigns of a Non-Combatant and his Romaunt Abroad during the War was published. This book represented his reflections on the Civil War and on his two-year journey in Europe during the war. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant and his Romaunt Abroad during the War is a must read for historians, fellow journalists, and all who are interested in personal stories about the Civil War.

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