The Lengthening Shadow: The Story of Leo L. Spears

By Erna Rex

Book Overview

The Lengthening Shadow: The Story of Leo L. Spears is a biographical book written by Erna Rex. The book tells the story of Leo L. Spears, a prominent African American leader and civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the struggle for racial equality in the United States. The book chronicles Spears' life from his early years in rural Mississippi to his rise to prominence as a respected lawyer, community leader, and civil rights advocate. The book explores Spears' experiences with racism and discrimination, his involvement in the civil rights movement, and his efforts to advance the cause of racial justice through advocacy, litigation, and political activism. The book also offers a detailed examination of the social and political context in which Spears lived and worked, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by African Americans during the civil rights era. Overall, The Lengthening Shadow is a powerful and inspiring tribute to one of the most important figures in the struggle for racial equality in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125851124X
• ISBN13: 9781258511241
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"