Lynchings in Kansas, 1850s-1932

Discover the harrowing history of racial violence in the Sunflower State with Lynchings in Kansas, 1850s-1932 by Harriet C. Frazier. Published by McFarland & Co Inc in 2015, this compelling paperback spans 228 pages and delves deep into the dark legacy of lynching in Kansas. Building on the foundational work of Genevieve Yost, who first documented these events in 1933, Frazier employs modern research techniques to uncover 58 lynchings that were previously overlooked and corrects the record by removing 19 cases that do not qualify as lynchings. This meticulously researched book not only highlights the historical significance of these events but also invites readers to reflect on the impact of racial violence in American history. Ideal for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, Frazier's work provides a crucial understanding of a painful chapter in Kansas's past.