J Wilkes Booth

J Wilkes Booth: An Account of His Sojourn in Southern Maryland After the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, His Passage Across the Potomac and His Death in Virginia is a book written by Thomas Jones. The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the movements of John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated Lincoln. The book describes Booth's escape from Washington D.C. and his journey through Southern Maryland, where he sought refuge from Confederate sympathizers. It also provides insight into the various people and places that aided Booth during his flight from justice. The book goes on to detail Booth's passage across the Potomac River and his eventual death in Virginia. It provides a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding his death, including the involvement of Union soldiers and the subsequent investigation that followed. Overall, J Wilkes Booth: An Account of His Sojourn in Southern Maryland After the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, His Passage Across the Potomac and His Death in Virginia is a comprehensive and informative account of one of the most significant events in American history. It sheds new light on the life and actions of John Wilkes Booth, and provides a unique perspective on the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination.1893. Illustrated. Jones, who claims to be the only living man who can tell the story, recounts his life and the role he played in Wilkes's escape following the assassination of Lincoln. After the war started, Jones helped Confederate sympathizers leave Maryland and go to Virginia by crossing the Potomac River. Jones also served as an agent for the Confederate mail service. He was imprisoned several times by Union authorities. By the war's end, Jones was the ranking Confederate spy in Maryland. After the assassination of President Lincoln, Jones helped John Wilkes Booth cross over the Potomac to Virginia.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.