Forest City Lynching of 1900

Discover the harrowing events surrounding the Forest City Lynching of 1900 by J. Timothy Cole, published by McFarland & Co Inc in 2003. This compelling book delves into the tragic murder of Mills Higgins Flack, a prominent leader of the Farmers' Alliance and Rutherford County's first Populist in the state House, who was killed on August 28, 1900. The narrative explores the subsequent lynching of Avery Mills, an African American, shedding light on the deep-seated issues of racism and discrimination that permeated American society at the time. With 203 pages of meticulously researched content, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, criminology, and the ongoing struggle for human rights. Engage with this important chapter in history and understand the implications it has on race relations today.