The Barn: The Murder of Emmett Till and the Cradle of American Racism by Wright

Description: The Barn by Wright Thompson Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description How forces from around the world converged on the Mississippi Delta to cause one of the most notorious murders in US history.Emmett Tills murder is one of the most infamous in American history; a moment that, more than any other, awakened the world to the racism of the Deep South. Yet despite growing up just a few miles from where it happened, Wright Thompson knew nothing of it until he left Mississippi. This is no accident- the cover-up began at once, and it is ongoing.Over the course of five years research, Thompson has learnt that almost every part of the standard account of Tills killing is wrong. In August 1955, after the two men charged with the murder were acquitted by an all-white jury, they gave a false confession to a journalist- one that was misleading about where the murder took place and who was involved. We now know that at least eight people were present, and many more complicit. And we now know precisely where it took place- inside a barn on a 36-square-mile grid called Township 22 North, Range 4 West.This book tells the story of that barn. It is the story of what really happened on the night of August 28, 1955, and of the individuals who have spent decades bringing the truth to light. And it is the story of the centuries-old forces that made that night inevitable- forces that, over the course of 200 years, transformed Township 22 North, Range 4 West from Choctaw land, to a slave plantation, to a sharecroppers farm, to the site of the most significant murder in US history.The result is a revelatory work of investigative reportage and a panoramic new history of white supremacy in America. It maps the road that the US - and the world - must travel to heal its oldest, deepest wound. Author Biography Wright Thompson grew up in the Mississippi Delta, just a few dozen miles from the place of Emmett Tills murder. His 2021 article in the Atlantic, His Name Is Emmett Till, led to nationwide calls for a memorial at the site. The New York Times bestselling author of Pappyland and The Cost of These Dreams, he lives in Oxford, Mississippi with his family. Details ISBN 1529154707 ISBN-13 9781529154702 Title The Barn Author Wright Thompson Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 448 Publisher Cornerstone GE_Item_ID:161547074; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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