Dark Lanterns: An American Lynching - Softcover

Historical Society, Inc., Washington County; Anderson, Jack H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1493555723 ISBN 13: 9781493555727

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

“One of the most diabolical murders in the history of this State.” In early August 1855, the murder of a teenage boy and the lynching of his suspected murder put the small town of West Bend, Wisconsin in national news. What happened during seven hot August days summarizes the growing tension between European immigrants and Anglo-Americans in the United States. Many questions remain today but one looms largest over the rest, did he do it? Award-winning journalist Jack H. Anderson pieces early 19th Century southeastern Wisconsin and national political and social events together to create an astounding tale of fear, mistrust, violence, and mystery.

About this title

About the Author:

From 1969 to 1993, Jack H. Anderson was a well-known feature and investigative reporter for the West Bend News in West Bend, Wisconsin. His investigations lead to several indictments and one conviction, as well as an award from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1493555723
• ISBN 13: 9781493555727
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 106