In his 1907 book, lawyer Finis L. Bates reveals that his client John St. Helen disclosed to Bates his true identity - claiming to be Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. History tells us that 26-year-old Booth was killed by Federal authorities at the Garrett Farm in Virginia shortly after the 1865 crime. Based on conversations with St. Helen and evidence he himself gathered, Bates contends that Booth escaped, took on new identities, and died by his own hand (under the alias David E. George) in 1903 at the age of 64. This is a fascinating read filled with compelling details.
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Texas lawyer Finis L. Bates was hired by one John St. Helen in the 1870s to handle his legal matters. Eventually, Bates asserts, his client revealed his true identity as Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Bates believed that Booth was not killed by Federal authorities shortly after Lincoln's murder, but instead escaped, lived under assumed identities for another 38 years, and committed suicide in an Oklahoma hotel while living under the name David E. George in 1903. The remains of David George were mummified and displayed by the Oklahoma undertaker for a period of time. Finis Bates ended up purchasing the mummy and showed it on the circus side show circuit.
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This review is from: Escape & Suicide Of John Wilkes Booth (The Works Of Finis L. Bates) (Library Binding)
While Mr. Bates' writing style (long, long sentences) can be a little hard to follow at times, his research and attention to detail are second to none. After finishing this book, the reader will undoubtly question their high school history teacher. Mr. Bates leaves little doubt that Booth did not die in a fiery barn. Not only does Bates interview the alleged Booth, but many who both knew Booth and served with him in the military. After reading Bates' interview and seeing the pictures of Booth, they were convinced. I was convinced. You will be convinced.
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Absolutely an incredible book! Worth every penny!!!!!,
By Ralph DeMattia "A Lincoln Fan" (Fayetteville, Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
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This review is from: Escape & Suicide Of John Wilkes Booth (The Works Of Finis L. Bates) (Library Binding)
When I saw a this book reviewed many years ago,(in the 60's) I was very skeptical of its theories, but once I saw the movie: THE LINCOLN CONSPIRACYin 1977, It all of the sudden made so much sense, and I have been a cospiracy believer ever since! It's a bit pricy, but once you get into the first chapter, you'll wonder why you ever believed a liar like Edwin M. Stanton and any fool who thinks John Wilkes Booth 1. Acted alone and 2. was killed at Garrette's farm. I'm seriously considering getting another copy to seal up and keep if this one ever gets damaged or wears out --- it's THAT good!!!
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This book is great and he did act on stage after the assassination. Why the other person wrote that this book is not worth reading I will never know. It shows two pictures of Booth after the assassination when he was living under an alias. It is filled with evidence. If you would like to know who was killed in the barn instead of Booth you should read "Return of the Assassin John Wilkes Booth". It is filled with new evidence. Both of these books are must reads.
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President Abraham Lincoln was born near Salem, Kentucky, United States of America, in a log cabin, on the 12th day of February, 1809, of humble parentage, and was president of the Northern Federal States of America, after the secession of the Southern States, beginning March 4th, 1861, whereby was brought about a temporary dissolution of the Union of the United States of America, when the political issues of the rights of States to withdraw and secede from the Union of States and the constitutional right slavery of the black race, as had been promulgated since, before and beginning with the independence of, and federation of the American Colonies ; afterward transformed into sovereign State governments. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln, United States, Junius Brutus Booth, War Department, East Potomac, Bowling Green, New York, Andrew Johnson, Edwin Booth, Glenrose Mills, Washington City, Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War, Fort Baker, Vice-President Johnson, Oklahoma Territory, George Mudd, Indian Territory, Samuel Mudd, Village Mills, Fort Worth, Grand Avenue Hotel, Salt Lake City, Boston Corbett New!
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President Abraham Lincoln was born near Salem, Kentucky, United States of America, in a log cabin, on the 12th day of February, 1809, of humble parentage, and was president of the Northern Federal States of America, after the secession of the Southern States, beginning March 4th, 1861, whereby was brought about a temporary dissolution of the Union of the United States of America, when the political issues of the rights of States to withdraw and secede from the Union of States and the constitutional right slavery of the black race, as had been promulgated since, before and beginning with the independence of, and federation of the American Colonies ; afterward transformed into sovereign State governments. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln, United States, Junius Brutus Booth, War Department, East Potomac, Bowling Green, New York, Andrew Johnson, Edwin Booth, Glenrose Mills, Washington City, Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War, Fort Baker, Vice-President Johnson, Oklahoma Territory, George Mudd, Indian Territory, Samuel Mudd, Village Mills, Fort Worth, Grand Avenue Hotel, Salt Lake City, Boston Corbett New!
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