Forgotten Turmoil: The Southeastern Kentucky Ku Klux Klan - Softcover

Luntz, Benjamin F

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1413446078 ISBN 13: 9781413446074

Publisher: Xlibris, Corp., 2006

Synopsis

The Ku Klux Klan appeared in Kentucky not only during the 1860's and the 1920's but also during the 1890's. This was a regional movement based upon a utopian vision of White Protestant supremacy. This utopian view was seen as the natural order by some. This book focuses on the 1890's Ku Klux Klan that was present in Letcher and Pike county, Kentucky and the struggle that arose there between those who opposed the Klan and those who supported it. At least six people were murdered by the Klan in Letcher and Pike county during the years 1899-1902, and many others were severely whipped and beaten. In the end the populace arose and, for a time at least, defeated the Ku Klux Klan.

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About the Author

Ben Luntz was born and raised in Letcher county, Kentucky. He is an educator and physics instructor. He obtained his Masters and his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Kentucky. He is the youngest son of the late Dr. Benjamin F. Wright (1891-1969) and the late Hazel Iris Adams (1919-1969). Dr. Benjamin F. Wright was a physician and surgeon and, during the latter part of his life, the political boss of Letcher county. During Dr. Wright's boyhood his family opposed the Ku Klux Klan in Letcher county. From his father and uncles, Ben Luntz received a great deal of information regarding their struggle with the Letcher county Ku Klux Klan during the time from 1896 through 1908. Presently, Ben Luntz is teaching physics in Lexington, Kentucky.

Edition details

• Publisher: Xlibris, Corp.
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1413446078
• ISBN 13: 9781413446074
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 740