Lay This Body Down
Lay This Body Down
Synopsis
In 1921 Georgia, plantation owner John S. Williams continued to exploit enslaved labor, even decades after the Civil War. When a federal investigation threatened to expose his illegal practices, Williams resorted to a horrifying plan: systematically murdering his enslaved workers to destroy the evidence, enlisting his trusted farm boss, Clyde Manning. This true story reveals shocking details of the crimes and the sensational trial that followed, which became a pivotal moment in the fight for Black American rights.
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John S. WilliamsAntagonist
Clyde ManningSupporting
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Lay This Body DownUnknown, 2002
195 pages
Chicago Review Press, IncorporatedLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97815697668665 editions available
