King, Gilbert
Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America (P.S.)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780061792267
- author:
- King, Gilbert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 434
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13.5 x 3.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, True Crime, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Thurgood Marshall, a young civil rights attorney, risked his life to defend a boy slated for the electric chair in a case that would have far-reaching consequences for the nation. In 1936, a group of young men in Florida were accused of raping a white woman, and the case that followed was marked by racial tensions and a desperate bid for justice. Gilbert King's gripping true story sheds new light on this pivotal moment in American history, revealing the courage and conviction of Thurgood Marshall as he fought to save the accused boy from a death sentence. The case, which took place in the years leading up to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, is a powerful exploration of the complexities of racial justice in America. King's meticulous research and engaging narrative bring to life the characters and events of this dramatic period, offering a rare and revealing portrait of Thurgood Marshall that has never been seen before. Through this gripping true story, King offers a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the challenges faced by African Americans in the early 20th century, and the enduring legacy of the civil rights movement.
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