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100	1		_aSimmons, W. J. _q(William Joseph), _d1880-1945
245	1	4	_aThe Klan Unmasked
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-12-10
508			_aTim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"The Klan Unmasked" by W. J. Simmons is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide an insider's perspective on the Ku Klux Klan, detailing its organization, beliefs, and the reasons for its existence at the time. Simmons, a founder of the Klan, seeks to defend its image against public criticism and to explain its perceived necessity in preserving Anglo-Saxon civilization. The opening of the book serves as a foreword where Simmons outlines the purpose of his writing. He explains that the Klan emerged as a response to perceived threats during the Reconstruction era, positioning itself as a defender of white supremacy and American values. He acknowledges that the Klan has been the target of public backlash and emphasizes that its secrecy and exclusivity are akin to other fraternal organizations. Simmons arranges to elucidate the Klan's mission through various chapters, arguing for its relevance in protecting American ideals amidst growing immigration and societal changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aKu Klux Klan (1915- )
700	1		_aMurdoch, J. A.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66917
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