The book Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson is a nonfiction book that explores the adventurous manhunt for Abraham Lincoln’s assassin. The book goes further into the story behind Lincoln’s death than most people know because all this comes from original sources. In my opinion, the book was a very interesting and fun to follow read, and I gained a greater insight of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Overall, I had no complaints about the book, and I would definitely read more from the author, James L. Swanson.
In the first pages of the book, it has, of course the copyright information. Next, Swanson leaves a note explaining that all that he got his information for the book from original sources such as letters and manuscripts. The introductory pages also feature a list of the protagonists and antagonists and a very brief explanation of the events that occurred during the Civil War. Although Swanson briefly touches on the well-known events, it …show more content…
He entrusted a sealed envelope to a friend and fellow actor, who was to see that the letter it contained was published tomorrow in the newspaper. In the letter, not only did Booth justify the triple assassination, but he signed his henchmen’s names to the document as well, sealing their fates.” (Swanson 2009) There are several other quotes throughout the book that show how closely the chase was followed.
In conclusion, I enjoyed reading Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson. The book was very on topic and gave enough background information on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for the readers to jump right into the chase. Also, the book includes pictures of people, headlines, and newspapers to give the reader a factual basis. The book is great nonfiction book that allows the reader to get a better understanding of the manhunt and the conspires against Abraham
In the first pages of the book, it has, of course the copyright information. Next, Swanson leaves a note explaining that all that he got his information for the book from original sources such as letters and manuscripts. The introductory pages also feature a list of the protagonists and antagonists and a very brief explanation of the events that occurred during the Civil War. Although Swanson briefly touches on the well-known events, it …show more content…
He entrusted a sealed envelope to a friend and fellow actor, who was to see that the letter it contained was published tomorrow in the newspaper. In the letter, not only did Booth justify the triple assassination, but he signed his henchmen’s names to the document as well, sealing their fates.” (Swanson 2009) There are several other quotes throughout the book that show how closely the chase was followed.
In conclusion, I enjoyed reading Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson. The book was very on topic and gave enough background information on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for the readers to jump right into the chase. Also, the book includes pictures of people, headlines, and newspapers to give the reader a factual basis. The book is great nonfiction book that allows the reader to get a better understanding of the manhunt and the conspires against Abraham