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Defence and Prison Experiences of a Lincoln Conspirator (Classic Reprint): Statements and Autobiographical Notes: Statements and Autobiographical Notes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Inside the defense of a Lincoln conspirator, a firsthand account questions the trial and punishment.
This nonfiction work presents a memoir-like perspective from Samuel Bland Arnold about his imprisonment and the broader treatment of those tied to the Lincoln assassination. It frames the period’s trials, politics, and public perception through Arnold’s voice, aiming to set the record straight from his point of view. The narrative contrasts official actions with his insistence of innocence and highlights the tension between justice and wartime fear.
- A vivid account of confinement on Dry Tortugas, including living conditions and the daily routine.
- Reflections on the role of government, press coverage, and how public opinion shaped responses to the case.
- Descriptions of communications and orders from military and war departments that guided how prisoners were kept.
- Personal moments of doubt, struggle, and insistence on innocence in the face of harsh scrutiny.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, memoirs of political trials, and those interested in firsthand perspectives on justice and punishment.
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Defence and Prison Experiences of a Lincoln Conspirator (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the personal account of Samuel Bland Arnold, a man caught in the web of the Lincoln assassination conspiracy. A schoolmate of John Wilkes Booth, Arnold became entangled in the plot to abduct President Lincoln, driven by his Confederate sympathies and outrage over the lack of prisoner exchanges during the Civil War. However, when Booth's plan escalated to assassination, Arnold balked and withdrew, a decision that would haunt him for years to come. Through Arnold's own words, this book offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history. It explores the complexities of loyalty, the moral dilemmas of war, and the devastating consequences of youthful folly. We witness the intense public frenzy and thirst for vengeance that followed Lincoln's death, and the chilling reality of a justice system warped by political agendas. This is more than just a historical document; it is a human story of guilt, regret, and the enduring fight for truth. Arnold's poignant reflections on his trial, imprisonment, and the enduring shadow cast by his association with Booth offer a powerful reminder of the fragility of justice and the enduring power of individual conscience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282404703_0
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Defence and Prison Experiences of a Lincoln Conspirator Statements and Autobiographical Notes Classic Reprint
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