Publisher's Synopsis
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 is a book written by Thomas Jones. The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, specifically focusing on the movements of John Wilkes Booth. The author, who was a Confederate soldier and acquaintance of Booth, provides an insider's perspective on the events that led to Booth's death. The book covers Booth's escape from Washington, D.C., his hiding in southern Maryland, and his eventual crossing of the Potomac River into Virginia. The author also discusses Booth's interactions with various individuals during his time in hiding and provides insight into his mindset during this period. The book concludes with an account of Booth's death at the hands of Union soldiers. Overall, 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 is a well-researched and informative account of one of the most significant events in American history.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.
