excellent book!!!!
Tara T. (tarataylor) - , reviewed Manhunt, The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's killer on + 107 more book reviews
Such a great book! Swanson is able to tell a historical story in the form of a story. It isn't one of those history books that bogs you down, it's a fun and enjoyable read.
this book is a history lovers delight. i learned more from this book than any history class i've been in! it starts in the days prior to the assasination and how Booth planned everything. the book then goes into the chase for him. It spend a lot of time on how Booth hid and was taken care of by Southern sympathizers. it is a good read!
Kathleen J. (snappykat) reviewed Manhunt, The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's killer on + 9 more book reviews
Historically interesting true crime story that changed the path of our nation. Who knows how things would have turned out should Lincoln have served his full term in office? Great details, great drama.
Christine Q. (ChristineQ) reviewed Manhunt, The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's killer on + 2 more book reviews
I brought this book on vacation with some girlfriends and was promptly teased for my choice of a "light summer read". HA! While this is definitely heavy material, it is written in such a way that it honestly feels more novel-like than historical. It was truly gripping! I can't wait to do the tours of Dr. Mudd's house, the Surratt house and Ford's Theatre again.
Very well-researched and fascinating book about Lincoln's murder and the hunt for Booth. I appreciate Swanson setting right once and for all the mythology about Samuel Mudd, who was anything but an innocent country doctor.
Brenda R. (nurse) reviewed Manhunt, The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's killer on + 221 more book reviews
This is an excellent book that takes you step by step as if you were there the day President Lincoln was shot to the time when Dr. mudd was pardoned. At times it is hard to put down. This is a must read for all those intersted in this time in history!
