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100 1 _aCutler, James Elbert,
_d1876-1959
245 1 0 _aLynch-law; an investigation into the history of lynching in the United States
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-02-07
508 _aRichard 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Frank A. Munsey Company, 1918
653 _aLynching -- United States
700 1 _aSumner, William Graham,
_d1840-1910
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67353
999 _c108175
_d108175