"Although this is a book of fact, it reads like excellent fiction. . . . The thrilling presentation of the pros and cons on Dr. Mudd's case carries the book to a high climax."

--Houston Chronicle

"What we have in this volume is an excellent contribution in a field which despite constant attention periodically produces a work of freshness and vigor."

--Los Angeles Times

"For those who know about Mudd, it is a welcome replacement for volumes. For those who don't, it is a story about man's inhumanity to man worth studying."

--Chicago Tribune

"[Higdon] has contributed a sane, sensible study to the controversial literature of American justice."

--Dallas Morning News

"A book that is notable for its level-headed treatment of an historical field that invites wild conjectures: the Lincoln murder conspiracy."

--Civil War Times

For nearly 150 years, one question remains unanswered in the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln: was Samuel A. Mudd, the physician who set the broken leg of John Wilkes Booth, guilty or innocent of participating in the conspiracy to murder the president?

Featuring a new introduction and epilogue, this well-researched and unbiased account of Mudd's testimony, trial, and imprisonment remains the gold standard on the topic more than forty years after it was first published.

Did Dr. Mudd merely answer the call of duty when an injured man appeared on his doorstep, or was he a co-conspirator who avoided the death penalty? Higdon takes allows the reader to decide.

Excerpt: Introduction

George Sheehan, a celebrated running writer, philosopher, and physician, once wrote, "The more I run, the more certain I am that I am heading for my real goal: to become the person I am." Today, many runners—whether they are training for the Olympics or whether they fit runs into their lunch hours—would agree that for them the sport is much more than a way to stay in shape. Their running defines who they are and leads them to achieve goals that they might never have thought possible. This tremendous collection of wisdom captures the spirit and passion of those who run in over 3,000 entries, covering topics such as training, gear, running philosophy, and running in youth and old age.

The Gigantic Book of Running Quotations will inspire everyone from seasoned marathoners to running novices. It includes thoughts from famous athletes, writers, politicians, and more, including Percy Cerutty, Carl Lewis, Tom Brokaw, David Letterman, William Shakespeare, Farrah Fawcett, Emil Zátopek, Bill Rodgers, Friedrich Nietzsche, Sebastian Coe, Bill Clinton, Grete Waitz, Roger Bannister, and hundreds of others. The one thing they all have in common is their understanding that, as Amby Burfoot put it, "As we run, we become."

"You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming."
—Frank Shorter

"I love the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me."

—Wilma Rudolph

Excerpt:Running Wisdom