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The Truth About Lynching and the Negro in the South / In Which the Author Pleads That the South Be Made Safe for the White Race

By Winfield H. Collins
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The author traces the history of extrajudicial violence in the South from before the Civil War through Reconstruction and afterward, attributing changes in practice and frequency to factors such as abolitionist agitation and wartime disorder. Subsequent chapters examine purported patterns of criminality among Black residents, economic conditions, and arguments for segregation, concluding with reflections on prospective social arrangements and a forceful plea that southern society be secured for the white population. The work presents historical narrative, statistical and moral claims, and prescriptive recommendations about race relations and public order.

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Winfield H. Collins

Winfield H. Collins was an American author known for his writings on contentious social issues in the Southern United States during the late 19th century. His notable works include "The Domestic Slave Trade of the Southern States," which explores the complexities of slavery and its economic implications, and "The Truth About Lynching and the Negro in the South," where he presents a controversial perspective on race relations and societal safety. Collins' writings reflect the tensions and attitudes of his time, contributing to the discourse surrounding race and justice in America.

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