A good read

I finished reading Manhunt by James L. Swanson last night. We are reading this for our book club this month. Our meeting is January 29. The book is about the 12 day chase for Lincoln's killer. It was fascinating.

A Dr Leale held the president's right hand firmly for several hours after he had been shot and was at the Peterson House. He wanted Mr. Lincoln to know he had a friend.

Several doctors were in the room when Lincoln died. They all realized the gravity of what had happen and had watches out so that we know when he drew his last breath 7:21 and 55 seconds and when his heart stopped 7:22 and 10 seconds.

I have felt sorry for Dr Mudd's family all these years because I thought he was just treating a patient. No, he knew Booth and had be involved with Booth on another plan to kidnap Lincoln.

Booth was shot in the back at about the same spot as Lincoln. Lincoln was almost immediately unconscious but Booth lingered for a few hours.

The book has a map so you can follow all the action and pictures so you know all the players.

I am looking forward to hearing the discussion at book club and what everyone else thought was interesting.

I would highly recommend this book