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At the Altar of Lynching

- Burning Sam Hose in the American South

About At the Altar of Lynching

Renowned historian Donald G. Mathews offers a new interpretation of the lynching of Sam Hose, framing it as a religious and moral story within the culture of deeply-religious communities in the Jim Crow South. This book will appeal to those studying southern history, African American history, and Southern religion.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781316633984
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 354
  • Published:
  • September 11, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 228x154x24 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 504 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: July 11, 2024

Description of At the Altar of Lynching

Renowned historian Donald G. Mathews offers a new interpretation of the lynching of Sam Hose, framing it as a religious and moral story within the culture of deeply-religious communities in the Jim Crow South. This book will appeal to those studying southern history, African American history, and Southern religion.

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