The Terrible Mysteries Of The Ku-Klux-Klan (1868)

By Edward H. Dixon

Book Overview

The Terrible Mysteries Of The Ku-Klux-Klan is a book written by Scalpel in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of the Ku-Klux-Klan, a secret society that originated in the southern United States during the Reconstruction era. The author delves into the history of the Klan, its origins, and its activities. He provides a vivid description of the Klan's rituals, including the use of hoods and robes, and their violent acts against African Americans and their sympathizers.The book also sheds light on the political and social climate of the time, including the aftermath of the Civil War and the struggle for civil rights. Scalpel exposes the Klan's tactics of intimidation and violence, which were aimed at maintaining white supremacy and suppressing the rights of African Americans.Overall, The Terrible Mysteries Of The Ku-Klux-Klan is a chilling account of a dark period in American history. The author's detailed research and vivid descriptions provide a valuable insight into the Klan's inner workings and the impact it had on society. The book remains relevant today as a reminder of the dangers of extremism and the importance of standing up for justice and equality.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116564889X
• ISBN13: 9781165648894
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"