Southern Horrors and Other Writings; The Anti-Lynching Campaign of Ida B. Wells, 1892-1900

This is an important collection of essays written by journalist Ida B. Wells at the turn of the century. She experienced firsthand the reconstruction (1870s) and subsequent deconstruction periods in American history. White southerners, unhappy with freedom granted to slaves, began to lynch and torture blacks and termed this "frontier justice." Ida's essays describe the...more

This is an important collection of essays written by journalist Ida B. Wells at the turn of the century. She experienced firsthand the reconstruction (1870s) and subsequent deconstruction periods in American history. White southerners, unhappy with freedom granted to slaves, began to lynch and torture blacks and termed this "frontier justice." Ida's essays describe the terror and maddening oppression that occurred during that time, and she outlines and extols her campaigns for liberation of her fellows. What an strong, talented woman! This subject matter should be of importance to all Americans. This book is not long or difficult to read, so check it out.   hide