Bloody Crimes: The Chase for Jefferson Davis and the Death Pageant for Lincoln's Corpse - Swanson, James L.

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Bloody Crimes: The Chase for Jefferson Davis and the Death Pageant for Lincoln's Corpse by Swanson, James L. Format: Hardcover with Dust JacketPublished by William Morrow, 2010 In Bloody Crimes, James L. Swanson—the Edgar® Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt—brings to life two epic events of the Civil War era: the thrilling chase to apprehend Confederate president Jefferson Davis in the wake of the Lincoln assassination and the momentous 20 -day funeral that took Abraham Lincoln’s body home to Springfield. A true tale full of fascinating twists and turns, and lavishly illustrated with dozens of rare historical images—some never before seen—Bloody Crimes is a fascinating companion to Swanson’s Manhunt and a riveting true-crime thriller that will electrify civil war buffs, general readers, and everyone in between.Product image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale. Show more