At the hands of persons unknown : the lynching of Black America / Philip Dray.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0375754458
- ISBN: 9780375754456
- Physical Description: xii, 528 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: Modern Library pbk. edition
- Publisher: New York : Modern Library, 2003.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 467-477) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | "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. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African Americans > Crimes against > Southern States. Lynching > Southern States > History. Southern States > Race relations. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett County Main Library | 364.134 Dra (Text) | 33630003665465 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
