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The Life and Death of Gus Reed

- A Story of Race and Justice in Illinois during the Civil War and Reconstruction

About The Life and Death of Gus Reed

Gus Reed was a freed slave who traveled north as Sherman's March was sweeping through Georgia in 1864. His journey ended in Springfield, Illinois, a city undergoing fundamental changes as its white citizens struggled to understand the political, legal, and cultural consequences of emancipation and black citizenship.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780821421055
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 268
  • Published:
  • September 29, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 26, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Life and Death of Gus Reed

Gus Reed was a freed slave who traveled north as Sherman's March was sweeping through Georgia in 1864. His journey ended in Springfield, Illinois, a city undergoing fundamental changes as its white citizens struggled to understand the political, legal, and cultural consequences of emancipation and black citizenship.

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