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Requires OverDrive Media Console (file size: 131689 KB). |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Downloadable audio file. |
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Title from: Title details screen. |
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Abridged. |
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Duration: 9:09:50. |
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Read by Richard Thomas. |
| Summary |
The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history -- the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth. From April 14 to April 26, 1865, the assassin led Union cavalry troops on a wild, twelve-day chase from the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia. At the very center of this story is John Wilkes Booth, Americas notorious villain. A confederate sympathizer and member of a celebrated acting family, Booth threw away his fame, wealth, and promise for a chance to avenge the Souths defeat. For almost two weeks, he confounded the manhunters, slipping away from their every move and denying the justice they sought. "Manhunt" is a fully documented work, but it is also a fascinating tale of murder, intrigue, and betrayal. |
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Assassination.
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Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865.
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Fugitives from justice -- United States -- Case studies. -- Sound recordings.
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Assassination -- Investigation -- United States -- Case studies. -- Sound recordings.
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Criminal investigation -- United States -- Case studies. -- Sound recordings.
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Thomas, Richard, 1951-
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| ISBN |
9780061134678 (sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book) |
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0061134678 (sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book) |
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