A detailed account of the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln. This, in its day, was a "media sensation." The assassination of Abraham Lincoln launched John Wilkes Booth into infamy--not the kind of...

In George Alfred Townsend's 'Bohemian Days: Three American Tales,' the reader is transported to the bohemian lifestyle of 19th-century America through three beautifully woven narrative tales. Townsend's...

In 'Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War', George Alfred Townsend provides a unique perspective on the Civil War, blending his experiences as an observer with a fictional...

George Alfred Townsend's 'The Entailed Hat; Or, Patty Cannon's Times' takes readers on a journey through the dark and twisted world of 19th century crime and injustice. Written in a journalistic style,...

In 'The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth', George Alfred Townsend meticulously chronicles the infamous assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by the renowned actor, John Wilkes Booth....

The purpose of this book, which was originally published at the beginning of the 20th century, was to make Washington visible to voters, so that they could be guided in criticism upon abuses such as have...

George Alfred Townsend's 'Tales of the Chesapeake' is a collection of vivid and descriptive stories set in the unique backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay region. Townsend's detailed prose and rich characters...

George Alfred Townsend's 'Bohemian Days: Three American Tales' is a collection of compelling stories that showcase the diverse and vibrant landscape of America during the 19th century. Through vivid and...

In 'Tales of the Chesapeake' by George Alfred Townsend, readers are immersed in a collection of short stories that vividly depict life in the Chesapeake Bay region during the 19th century. The book combines...