| Bloody Crimes: The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Chase for Jefferson Davis Contributor(s): Swanson, James L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 006123379X ISBN-13: 9780061233791 Publisher: Mariner Books OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | Military - World War I - History | Military - World War Ii |
| Dewey: 973.770 |
| Series: P.S. |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 5.33" W x 8" (0.90 lbs) 512 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In Bloody Crimes, James L. Swanson--the Edgar(R) Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt--brings to life two epic events of the Civil War era: the thrilling chase to apprehend Confederate president Jefferson Davis in the wake of the Lincoln assassination and the momentous 20 -day funeral that took Abraham Lincoln's body home to Springfield. A true tale full of fascinating twists and turns, and lavishly illustrated with dozens of rare historical images--some never before seen--Bloody Crimes is a fascinating companion to Swanson's Manhunt and a riveting true-crime thriller that will electrify civil war buffs, general readers, and everyone in between. |
Contributor Bio(s): Swanson, James L.: - James Swanson is the Edgar Award-winning author of the New York Times bestsellers Manhunt and its sequel, Bloody Crimes. |