The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Chase for Jefferson Davis 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. Written by James L. Swanson. Paperback, 464 pages.

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