49 pages • 1 hour read
James L. SwansonManhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Manhunt: The Twelve-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer details the events following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865. The book follows Booth’s escape and the subsequent intense manhunt led by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, culminating in Booth's capture and death. Notable figures involved, their actions, and their fates are also chronicled.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
James L. Swanson's Manhunt impresses with its meticulous research and fast-paced narrative, captivating readers with the intense manhunt for Abraham Lincoln's assassin. Critics praise its gripping storytelling and historical accuracy. However, some find the dense detail overwhelming at times. Overall, it's lauded as both educational and thrilling. MLA
Who Should Read Manhunt?
A reader who enjoys Manhunt by James L. Swanson likely appreciates meticulously researched historical narratives, particularly Civil War-era America. Comparable to readers of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City and David McCullough's 1776, they crave thrilling, true accounts of America's pivotal moments and figures.