The tragedy of lynching,

by Arthur Franklin Raper

Thorough accounts and analyses of more than 20 lynchings that occurred in America during 1930, prepared by a commission composed of Southern scholars and investigators. Each lynching is examined in detail, including the formation of the mob, behavior of the police, and economic background of the area where the crime occurred.

Genres: History, Race, Nonfiction, American History

499 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1933