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Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase to Catch Lincoln's Killer | James L. Swanson

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Great fun. I was babbling on about this at one point near 40-50% the way through like I was about Poor Things. I did not expect to like it this much.

TieDyeDude The author did an excellent job with this. I have Bloody Crimes, a companion/sequel, but I haven't read it yet. 13h

tokorowilliamwallace Yes, it was a compelling narrative by audio. I was struck by the hysteria and mob the assassination caused in Washington. John Wilkes Booth was kind of both a delusional and tragic, cursed figure from what he considered himself and realized. It has me interested in the book on the hunt for the Confederate president and the conspiracy to kidnap the president, the latter of which is available for sale at my library. 12h

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Monica5

Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts | Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

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I enjoy reading Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series. I always learn so much about history. From the Salem Witch Trails to the movie The Exorcist to how the town of Salem has embraced their history for profit, Killing the Witches covers it all.

#bookspinbingo #readaway2024

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Amie

American Midnight: The Great War, a Violent Peace, and Democracy's Forgotten Crisis | Adam Hochschild

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This was difficult to read because of the horrible acts described, but it is important to know this history.

TieDyeDude Wow, that sounds intense! 2d

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Abe

How Would You Survive in the American West? | Jacqueline Morley, David Salariya

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Great children‘s book about traveling to the old west(Oregon)

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melissajayne

March (Trilogy Slipcase Set) | Andrew Aydin, John Lewis

Am starting the #deweyreadathon with this series. #marchtrilogy #graphicnovels #history #nonfiction #americanhistory #salem #obamainaguration #civilrightsmovement #1960s #johnlewis

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Leftcoastzen

The Great Oom: The Mysterious Origins of America's First Yogi | Robert Love

As I try to finish book 1 of #WhartonBuddyRead find myself thinking Edith was up to speed about Perry Baker who renamed himself Dr. Pierre Bernard bringing yoga to America. Lots of scandal & running from the law , criticism from clergy,etc. And was it sex cult? I‘m not sure, still on my TBR .