the first pursuer
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In Joe Barry’s upcoming book, he dispels the notion that the audience members at Ford’s Theatre remained frozen in their seats after John Wilkes Booth alighted onstage. The First Pursuer introduces the fascinating story of Washington, D.C. lawyer and lobbyist Joseph B. Stewart who chased the president’s assassin. The Forrest Gump of his day, Stewart was involved in many key trends that shaped nineteenth century America. In retelling Joseph B. Stewart’s story, Joe sheds new light on Abraham Lincoln, and what really happened in the smoke-filled rooms of yesterday.
Unique history
Joe’s writing covers the nexus of history and science (The Astronomy of the Underground Railroad) and resurrects the fascinating stories of forgotten people. His research has uncovered the partner and daughter of a Lincoln conspirator—previously lost to history since 1870. He has also compiled a list of all known attendees at Ford’s Theatre on that fateful night. See his writing projects here.
His blog Resurrecting the Dead features stories of once-prominent subjects that deserve our renewed attention.
about the author
As a retired Air Force intelligence officer, Joe analyzes primary sources and revives stories that both inspire and illuminate America’s ongoing endeavors to achieve a more perfect union. An avid amateur astronomer, his perspective is shaped through over forty years of observing the universe.
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