Publisher's Synopsis
""The Assassination of President Lincoln and the Trial of the Conspirators"" is a historical account of the events surrounding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. The book was written by Benjamin Pitman, a stenographer who was present at the trial of the conspirators.The book begins with a detailed description of the assassination itself, including the events leading up to it and the aftermath. Pitman then goes on to describe the capture and trial of the conspirators, including John Wilkes Booth, who was responsible for the assassination.Throughout the book, Pitman provides a wealth of information about the trial, including transcripts of the testimony given by witnesses and the accused. He also offers his own analysis of the evidence presented and the arguments made by the prosecution and defense.""The Assassination of President Lincoln and the Trial of the Conspirators"" is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most significant events in American history. It offers a unique perspective on the trial of the conspirators and sheds light on the political and social climate of the time.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.
