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Narrative Of Dr. Tumblety: How He Was Kidnapped During The American War, His Incarceration And Discharge (1872)

Narrative Of Dr. Tumblety: How He Was Kidnapped During The American War, His Incarceration And Discharge (1872)

Tumblety, Francis

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ISBN10: 1165586312
ISBN13: 9781165586318
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Narrative of Dr. Tumblety: How He Was Kidnapped During The American War, His Incarceration And Discharge (1872) is a firsthand account written by Francis Tumblety, a controversial figure in American history. Tumblety was a physician and self-proclaimed King of Quacks who gained notoriety for his alleged involvement in the Jack the Ripper murders in London. In this book, Tumblety recounts his experiences during the American Civil War, including his kidnapping by Union soldiers and subsequent imprisonment in Fort Lafayette, a military prison in New York Harbor. He describes the conditions of his confinement and the treatment he received from his captors, as well as his eventual release and return to civilian life.Throughout the narrative, Tumblety provides insights into his own character and beliefs, as well as his perspective on the political and social issues of the time. He also offers his opinions on various individuals he encountered during his captivity, including Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.Overall, Narrative of Dr. Tumblety provides a unique perspective on the Civil War era and the experiences of a controversial figure in American history.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.

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