Bibliograph

At the hands of persons unknown, the lynching of Black America, Philip Dray

Type

Label

At the hands of persons unknown, the lynching of Black America, Philip Dray

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 467-477) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

At the hands of persons unknown

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

51330092

Responsibility statement

Philip Dray

Sub title

the lynching of Black America

Summary

A history of lynching in America describes its common use, especially in the southern United States, and discusses the crusade by a handful of black and white citizens to eliminate the shameful practice

Table Of Contents

"A negro's life is a very cheap thing in Georgia" -- Judge Lynch's Law -- To gather my race in my arms -- The compromise -- "Let the eagle scream!" -- Writing history with lightning -- The wisest and best response -- The shame of America -- The tragedy of lynching -- States' rights, states' wrongs -- It can happen here -- Under color of law

Target audience

adult

Classification

Creator