Mob Rule in New Orleans by Ida B. Wells-Barnett
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"Mob Rule in New Orleans" by Ida B. Wells-Barnett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work details the brutal events surrounding the lynching of Robert Charles following his attempted arrest by police officers, which led to widespread mob violence against the Black community in New Orleans. The author meticulously compiles reports and testimonies to expose the rampant injustice and barbarism faced by African Americans, illustrating the societal
indifference that allows such atrocities to occur. The opening of the work sets the stage by recounting the violent confrontation between Robert Charles and police officers, starting with an unprovoked attack by the police while Charles was simply conversing with a friend. Charles, knowing the dire consequences he could face, used deadly force in self-defense, resulting in his status as a fugitive. The chaos escalates into a manhunt sanctioned by local authorities, and the narrative describes the ensuing racial violence and mob rule that targeted innocent Black individuals, showcasing the terrifying aftermath of a single incident of lawful resistance that spiraled into a community-wide tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wells-Barnett, Ida B., 1862-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Mob Rule in New Orleans Robert Charles and His Fight to Death, the Story of His Life, Burning Human Beings Alive, Other Lynching Statistics |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgpd.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Lynching |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14976 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14976-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1175 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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