The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington's Mob Riot of 1920

The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington's Mob Riot of 1920
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 9781439668818
ISBN-13 : 1439668817
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Book Synopsis The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington's Mob Riot of 1920 by : Peter Brackney

Download or read book The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington's Mob Riot of 1920 written by Peter Brackney and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1920, ten-year-old Geneva Hardman was murdered on her way to school, just outside Lexington. Both civil authorities and a growing lynch mob sought Will Lockett, a black army veteran, as the suspect. The vigilantes remained one step behind the lawmen, and a grieving family erred on the side of justice versus vengeance. During the short trial, tensions spilled over and shots were fired outside the courthouse, leading to a declaration of martial law. Six people died in what civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois described as the "Second Battle of Lexington." Join author Peter Brackney and delve into this century-old story of murder and mayhem.


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