The Life Of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd: Containing His Letters From Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas Island (1906)

ISBN 10: 1436587654 / ISBN 13: 9781436587655

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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• Title: The Life Of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd: Containing His Letters From Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas Island (1906)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1436587654
• ISBN 13: 9781436587655
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Life of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd is a biographical work written by Nettle Mudd and published in 1906. The book documents the life and experiences of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, a physician who was famously convicted for his involvement in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The book contains a collection of letters written by Dr. Mudd during his imprisonment at Fort Jefferson on Dry Tortugas Island. These letters provide insight into his personal thoughts and experiences during his time in prison, as well as his opinions on the events leading up to his conviction. In addition to the letters, the book also includes a detailed account of Dr. Mudd's life before and after his imprisonment. The author explores his childhood, education, and medical career, as well as his involvement in the Civil War and his eventual pardon by President Andrew Johnson. Overall, The Life of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd is a comprehensive and informative biography that sheds light on the life of a controversial figure in American history.Where He Was Imprisoned Four Years For Alleged Complicity In The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln. With Statements Of Mrs. Samuel A. Mudd, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd And Edward Spangler Regarding The Assassination And The Argument Of General Ewing On The Question Of The Jurisdiction Of The Military Commission, And On The Law And Facts Of The Case; Also Diary Of John Wilkes Booth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.