At the hands of persons unknown : the lynching of Black America /
Dray, Philip,author.
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.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 467-477) and index.
1. "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.
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.
Lynching
African Americans