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Published by University Press of Florida, 2006
ISBN 10: 0813029732ISBN 13: 9780813029733
Seller: Birkitt's Books, SARASOTA, FL, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Jacket has minor shelf wear, binding tight, front endpage has a large gift inscription that has been marked out with sharpie, else pages clean and unmarked. "This groundbreaking work reads like a murder mystery, only in this case what has been killed is our American integrity and the right of an individual to a fair trial. Evans has finally addressed the pervasive silence that distorts, fragments, and threatens to bury the history of so many southern places and people."--Rebecca Mark, Tulane UniversityThe Silencing of Ruby McCollum refutes the carefully constructed public memory of one of the most famous--and under-examined--biracial murders in American history. On August 3, 1952, African American housewife Ruby McCollum drove to the office of Dr. C. LeRoy Adams, beloved white physician in the segregated small town of Live Oak, Florida. With her two young children in tow, McCollum calmly gunned down the doctor during (according to public sentiment) "an argument over a medical bill." Soon, a very different motive emerged, with McCollum alleging horrific mental and physical abuse at Adams's hand. In reaction to these allegations and an increasingly intrusive media presence, the town quickly cobbled together what would become the public facade of Adams's murder--a more "acceptable" motive for McCollum's actions. To ensure this would become the official version of events, McCollum's trial prosecutors voiced multiple objections during her testimony to limit what she was allowed to say.Employing multiple methodologies to achieve her voice--historical research, feminist theory, African American literary criticism, African American history, and investigative journalism--Evans analyzes the texts surrounding the affair to suggest that an imposed code of silence demands not only the construction of an official story but also the transformation of a community's citizens into agents who will reproduce and perpetuate this version of events, improbable and unlikely though they may be.
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Published by University Press of Florida, 2016
ISBN 10: 0813062403ISBN 13: 9780813062402
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting.
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Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014
ISBN 10: 1505316618ISBN 13: 9781505316612
Seller: WeBuyBooks 2, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.
Published by Archway Publishing, 2023
ISBN 10: 1665739193ISBN 13: 9781665739191
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: New.
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Published by University Press of Florida, 2018
ISBN 10: 0813066069ISBN 13: 9780813066066
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition.
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Published by Gadfly Publishing, LLC, 2009
ISBN 10: 0982094000ISBN 13: 9780982094006
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Min Zhang And Associated Artists (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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Published by American Library
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Unknown Binding. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First edition THUS. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. A scarce Civil Rights title. Covers betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Fraying on the spine, but the binding remains structurally sound. Pages without any extraneous marks. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 0.25.
Published by Grey Arrow Books, London, 1959
Seller: Westgate Bookshop, Sleaford, LINCS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: VG. 1st Pb Edn. Light rubbing to spine and light general wear.
Published by Jarrolds, 1957
Seller: Aucott & Thomas, Ibstock, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Ex hospital library, clean hardback tightly bound in black cloth with gilt titles, corners bumped, one sticker only on front paste down and pocket on rear paste down, no other library marks or inscriptions. 208 pages.
Published by Signet Books. New York: New American Library., 1957
Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS, Webster, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Paperback. first edition. S-1439 very good - fine, faint crease paperback,
Published by 1st Book Library, USA, 2003
ISBN 10: 1410775445ISBN 13: 9781410775443
Seller: Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA- FABA), DeLand, FL, U.S.A.
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A Fine Softcover. Condition: New. First Edition, First Printing. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. Delve into the gripping pages of "The Trial of Ruby McCollum," a riveting account that sent shockwaves through the very bedrock of the Segregationist South. Unraveling like a finely spun tapestry of true-crime intrigue, the narrative lays bare the astonishing events surrounding a notorious Florida murder case. Set against the backdrop of a racially divided society, the tale unfurls as a wealthy African-American wife finds herself entangled in a web of passion and betrayal, ultimately leading her to commit a heinous act: the murder of her white lover, a prominent physician and senator-elect. In this meticulously detailed chronicle, the story not only comes alive but also resonates with historical significance. Every twist and turn is meticulously documented, transporting readers back to an era fraught with tension and prejudice. The tension between personal desires and societal constraints crackles in the air, mirroring the wider struggle for civil rights and equality. At the heart of the narrative lies a novella, a masterful retelling that invites readers to step into the shoes of those involved. Vivid descriptions and nuanced character portrayals breathe life into the individuals who shaped this compelling saga. As the layers of the story are meticulously peeled away, the motives, emotions, and conflicts of each character come to light, adding depth to an already intricate tale. Nestled within these pages, readers will find an invaluable treasure: the full transcript of the trial itself. The courtroom becomes a stage for the clash of ideologies, legal maneuvering, and the search for justice. With every word spoken by witnesses, lawyers, and the accused herself, the tension escalates, showcasing the power struggles and societal pressures that lay at the heart of the trial.
Pocket in good + condition. 190 pp.
Published by 1st Books Library, 2003
ISBN 10: 1410775445ISBN 13: 9781410775443
Seller: Loretta Lay Books, London, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Softcover / Paperback. Condition: Fine. First edition. Softcover. Ruby McCollum, a wealthy African-American wife, finds herself pregnant a second time by her white physician lover, Dr. LeRoy Adams. Torn between her husband, who threatens to shoot her if she has another white baby, and her lover, who threatens to shoot her if she aborts his child, Ruby chooses to murder her lover, on August 3, 1952. Ruby's trial took place in a time when there were no controls over the judge who abrogated her First Amendment rights, yet her testimony - appearing here in print for the first time - sounded the death knell of "paramour rights," the unwritten antebellum law declaring a white man's right to take a black woman as his paramour, whether she was married or not. With Appendix. 521pp. lge. 8vo. softcover. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. Lower corner of fr. cover has small crease, the result of poor storage o/w Nr. F.A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage, particularly if shipped overseas.
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Published by Jarrolds, London, 1957
Seller: Transformer, Glasgow, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good_. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Rudland (illustrator). First Edition. 207pp. 8.6 inches. Black buckram, faded gilt titles. Slight forward lean, slightly bumped corners. foxed tops. Internally about as new, no owner's marks, faint trace of price. In original pictorial jacket, front illustration, by Rudland, almost complete, small loss at top and larger piece at back, worn spine extremities and folds, now protected in mylar wrap. Account of the sensational Florida murder case of 1952, involving racism, passion and organised crime. . "Ruby McCollum was a wealthy Negress whose husband was the local bolita king (gambling). Dr Adams was white.successful, politically ambitious." The judge tried to suppress publicity. When Huie became interested in the case, he was persecuted by Adams and eventually convicted for contempt. Scarce. 370g. (True Crime, Criminology, Racialism, Sociology, Florida, Fifties) Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Gadfly, 2009
ISBN 10: 0982094043ISBN 13: 9780982094044
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by JARROLDS, LONDON, 1957
Seller: Princeton Antiques Bookshop, Atlantic City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
HARDCOVER BLACK. Condition: VERY GOOD. JACKET: GOOD DJ. FIRST ED. gold gilt lettering on spine, slight chip to bottom edge of DJ spine, first edition 1957, not price clipped DATE PUBLISHED: 1957 EDITION: FIRST ED 206.
Seller: R. Rivers Books, Running Springs, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. New York: E.P. Dutton and Co. Inc, 1956. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - 6 x 8.5". 249 pp. Very good in a good price-clipped dust jacket. The dust jacket is protected in mylar. Rubbing and creases to the dust jacket with chipping and closed tears to the extremities. The interior appears unmarked. The binding is solid.