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The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia

Seeking Truth at Rattlesnake Mountain

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Set against the backdrop of 1932 Virginia, this book explores the haunting events surrounding the lynching of Shedrick Thompson, a black man accused of a heinous crime. Through meticulous research, Jim Hall delves into the community's response, revealing the racial tensions and injustices of the time. The narrative challenges the official story of suicide, highlighting the mob violence and societal complicity that marked this tragic incident, ultimately shedding light on a dark chapter in American history.

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The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia, Jim Hall

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Jaar van publicatie
2016
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Ondertitel
Seeking Truth at Rattlesnake Mountain
Taal
Engels
Auteurs
Jim Hall
Jaar van publicatie
2016
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
130
ISBN13
9781540200068
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Set against the backdrop of 1932 Virginia, this book explores the haunting events surrounding the lynching of Shedrick Thompson, a black man accused of a heinous crime. Through meticulous research, Jim Hall delves into the community's response, revealing the racial tensions and injustices of the time. The narrative challenges the official story of suicide, highlighting the mob violence and societal complicity that marked this tragic incident, ultimately shedding light on a dark chapter in American history.