J Wilkes Booth

J Wilkes Booth: An Account of His Sojourn in Southern Maryland After the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, His Passage Across the Potomac and His Death in Virginia (LARGE PRINT EDITION) by Thomas Jones is a detailed historical account of the events that took place after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The book focuses on the life of John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated Lincoln, and his escape from the authorities. The book describes Booth's journey through Southern Maryland, where he sought refuge from Confederate sympathizers. It also covers his crossing of the Potomac River and his eventual capture and death in Virginia. The author provides a comprehensive look at the events leading up to Booth's death, including the role of the Union Army in his capture.This large print edition is ideal for readers who may have difficulty reading smaller text. The book is well-researched and provides an in-depth look at one of the most significant events in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War, American history, or true crime.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1893. Illustrated. Jones, who claims to be the only living man who can tell the story, recounts his life and the role he played in Wilkes's escape following the assassination of Lincoln. After the war started, Jones helped Confederate sympathizers leave Maryland and go to Virginia by crossing the Potomac River. Jones also served as an agent for the Confederate mail service. He was imprisoned several times by Union authorities. By the war's end, Jones was the ranking Confederate spy in Maryland. After the assassination of President Lincoln, Jones helped John Wilkes Booth cross over the Potomac to Virginia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.