Bloody Crimes

2010-09-28 History

Author : James L. Swanson
Release : 2010-09-28
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 851/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Bloody Crimes by : James L. Swanson

Download or read book Bloody Crimes written by James L. Swanson. This book was released on 2010-09-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Bloody Crimes

2011-08-16 History

Author : James L. Swanson
Release : 2011-08-16
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 79X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Bloody Crimes written by James L. Swanson. This book was released on 2011-08-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Yankees approached Richmond on April 2, 1865, Jefferson Davis fled the capital, setting off an intense and thrilling chase in which Union cavalry hunted the Confederate president. Two weeks later, President Lincoln was assassinated, and the nation was convinced that Davis was involved in the crime. Preparing for the largest and most magnificent funeral pageant in American history, soldiers placed Lincoln’s corpse aboard a special train to Springfield, Illinois. Along the way, several million mourners watched the funeral train roll by. The saga that began with Manhunt continues as James Swanson masterfully weaves together the stories of the two fallen leaders as they make their final journeys through the bloody landscape of a wounded nation.

Bloody Times

2010-12-28 Young Adult Nonfiction

Author : James L. Swanson
Release : 2010-12-28
Genre : Young Adult Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 084/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Bloody Times written by James L. Swanson. This book was released on 2010-12-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author James L. Swanson brings to life the fast-paced, suspense-filled story of Abraham Lincoln's and Jefferson Davis's final journeys through our wounded nation following the Civil War. This middle grade nonfiction book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 7 to 8, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. This suspense-filled true-crime thriller—the young readers’ adaptation of Swanson’s BloodyCrimes—explores two epic events of the Civil War era: the manhunt to apprehend Confederate president Jefferson Davis in the wake of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the momentous 20-day funeral pageant that brought President Lincoln’s body from Washington, DC to his home in Springfield. Full of fascinating twists and turns, and lavishly illustrated with dozens of rare historical images, Bloody Times captures the riveting stories of these two fallen leaders who changed the course of history. It’s perfect for young readers who enjoy dramatic nonfiction tales from the likes of Steve Sheinkin and Patricia McCormick. This book contains a note from the author, a glossary, a list of important Civil War figures, and a guide to visiting the historic sites mentioned within. A companion to the bestselling and highly acclaimed Chasing Lincoln's Killer.

Bloody History of London

2018-03-24 History

Author : John D Wright
Release : 2018-03-24
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 70X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Bloody History of London written by John D Wright. This book was released on 2018-03-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immensely entertaining and illustrated with 180 colour and black-&-white artworks, Bloody History of London is an engaging and highly informative exploration of almost 2,000 years of London history, from the highlights of London lowlife to the depravities of London’s high life.

Bloody Ivy

2013-04 True Crime

Author : Chris Bobonich
Release : 2013-04
Genre : True Crime
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 199/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Bloody Ivy written by Chris Bobonich. This book was released on 2013-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside you will find 13 chilling campus mysteries-unsolved murders that occurred at U.S. and Canadian colleges. You'll get the most recent details of: the stabbing of a young co-ed in the stacks of the Penn State library, the gruesome ritualistic murder of a student at midnight in Stanford's Memorial Church, the controversial death of Suzanne Jovin on a New Haven street which threw Yale into a turmoil, and the mysterious death of Mrs. Jane Stanford, the co-founder of Stanford University. Was she poisoned, and, if so, why was it covered up? There are nine other unsolved murders for you to try to help to solve. Maybe one of you out there holds the final piece of the puzzle.

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