People vs Chester Tyson The Ax Murders of Grove Louisiana |
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Author:
| Ade, Johari |
ISBN: | 978-1-944139-07-0 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2017 |
Publisher: | Sakhu Shule Publications
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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On Christmas Eve, in 1916, the small town of Grove Louisiana is festive as its residents prepare for the grand holidays. By the dawn of Christmas morning, five members of a prominent white family lay dead and dozens of Black men, facing angry lynch mobs, are jailed in an attempt to find the murderer of this dastardly crime. Very soon, Chester Tyson, and several other men stand trial in a town torn by rage and racism during the re-birth of the Ku Klux Klan. However, things are not as...
More DescriptionOn Christmas Eve, in 1916, the small town of Grove Louisiana is festive as its residents prepare for the grand holidays. By the dawn of Christmas morning, five members of a prominent white family lay dead and dozens of Black men, facing angry lynch mobs, are jailed in an attempt to find the murderer of this dastardly crime. Very soon, Chester Tyson, and several other men stand trial in a town torn by rage and racism during the re-birth of the Ku Klux Klan. However, things are not as they appear. As the story unfolds, the town must examine their lifelong biases. In the end, shocking facts are revealed as they come to terms with the astonishing truth.This true story is an incredible testament to the dangers of power and the pitfalls of prejudice