Surratt House Museum Leaf History Map


John Wilkes Booth Escape Route
by Kieran McAuliffe

image of map Follow the route taken by the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln as he fled from Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865, until his capture and death 12 days later at the Garrett Farm in Virginia.

Kieran McAuliffe is the author of this comprehensive map of Booth's escape route. This map is brimming with information about the assassination and escape. It includes a concise summary of events from the moment Booth pulled the trigger at Ford's Theatre until his demise at the hands of Federal troops. Booth's route is richly illustrated with commentary and photographs. Facts about the characters, countryside, and chronology abound. This is a remarkable resource.

A well-researched and well-drawn map. Fascinating reading for anyone interested in the Lincoln Assassination.
James O. Hall
Assassination authority and author of Come Retribution
This elegant and informative map is the perfect guide for following John Wilkes Booth and Davy Herold along every stop of their failed escape.
Edward Steeres, Jr.
author of Blood on the Moon
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The map may be purchased from the Surratt House Gift Shop. Cost is $4.95 + $1 shipping (Maryland residents add 6% sales tax). Life members of the Surratt Society receive a 15% discount. Gift Shop items may be ordered by phone (301-868-1121) with VISA or MasterCard or by check or money order mailed to Surratt House Museum, P. O. Box 427, Clinton MD 20735.


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