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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