The story of John Surratt, son of Mary Surratt who was hanged for her part in the plot to assassinat...
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The story of John Surratt, son of Mary Surratt who was hanged for her part in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, does not even rate a footnote in most textbooks. In this compelling story, Jampoler covers the life of the man who was implicated in the conspiracy, fled across the world to (unsuccessfully) avoid capture, and was tried and acquitted. Excerpts from the transcripts give an almost film-like impression of his trial. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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