| Author |
Cutler, James Elbert, 1876-1959 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Sumner, William Graham, 1840-1910 |
| LoC No. |
05014797
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| Title |
Lynch-law; an investigation into the history of lynching in the United States
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| Original Publication |
United States: Frank A. Munsey Company,1918,copyright 1941.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Lynch-law; an investigation into the history of lynching in the United States" by James Elbert Cutler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the phenomenon of lynching in America, investigating its causes and the social conditions that perpetuate this illegal practice. It aims to elucidate public misconceptions and the ethical implications of mob justice within the context of a self-governing democracy. The opening of the book sets a serious tone, addressing the deep sense of national shame associated with lynchings in the United States. The author emphasizes that lynching is a uniquely American social ill, noting the significant societal and ethical ramifications of mob violence when legal systems are perceived as failing. Cutler introduces the purpose of his investigation, which is not only to document historical instances of lynching but also to analyze the underlying societal factors that have historically justified this abhorrent practice. The text lays the groundwork for a more profound exploration of lynch law's historical context in subsequent chapters, inviting readers to confront uncomfortable truths about American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Lynching -- United States
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67353 |
| Release Date |
Feb 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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