02409cam a22003253u 4500 67353 UtSlPG 20260610134544.0 m cr n 260607r20221918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05014797 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Cutler, James Elbert, 1876-1959 Lynch-law; an investigation into the history of lynching in the United States Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-02-07 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) "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.) Originally published: United States: Frank A. Munsey Company, 1918 Lynching -- United States Sumner, William Graham, 1840-1910 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67353 108175 108175