Publisher's Synopsis
""The Assassination of President Lincoln and the Trial of the Conspirators"" is a historical account of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865 and the subsequent trial of the individuals involved in the conspiracy. Written by journalist and stenographer Benn Pitman, the book provides a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the assassination, the assassination itself, and the investigation and trial that followed.Pitman's account includes descriptions of the key players involved in the conspiracy, including John Wilkes Booth, the actor who shot Lincoln, and his co-conspirators. He also provides insight into the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between the North and South during the Civil War.The book is based on firsthand accounts and official records, including transcripts of the trial proceedings. It also includes illustrations and photographs of the individuals involved in the conspiracy and the trial.Overall, ""The Assassination of President Lincoln and the Trial of the Conspirators"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most significant events in American history. It offers readers a unique perspective on the assassination and its aftermath, shedding light on the individuals involved and the impact of the event on the nation as a whole.David E. Herold, Mary E. Surratt, Lewis Payne, George A. Atzerodt, Edward Spangler, Samuel A. Mudd, Samuel Arnold, Michael O'Laughlin.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.
