Publisher's Synopsis
Madame Surratt: A Drama In Five Acts is a historical play written by James Webb Rogers. The play is based on the true story of Mary Surratt, a woman who was accused of conspiring to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. The play is set in Washington D.C. in the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination and revolves around the trial of Mary Surratt. The play explores the themes of justice, loyalty, and betrayal as the characters struggle to come to terms with the events that have transpired. The play is divided into five acts and features a cast of characters that includes Mary Surratt, her son John, and the lawyer who defends her, Frederick Aiken. The play is a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most significant events in American history.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.
