Civil War officer; Reconstruction "carpetbagger;" best-selling novelist; and relentless champion of equal rights--Albion Tourgée battled his entire life for racial justice. Now; in this engaging biography; Mark Elliott offers an insightful portrait of a fearless lawyer; jurist; and writer; who fought for equality long after most Americans had abandoned the ideals of Reconstruction. Elliott provides a fascinating account of Tourgée's life; from his childhood in the Western Reserve region of Ohio (then a hotbed of abolitionism); to his years as a North Carolina judge during Reconstruction; to his memorable role as lead plaintiff's counsel in the landmark Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson. Tourgée's brief coined the phrase that justice should be "color-blind;" and his career was one long campaign to make good on that belief. A redoubtable lawyer and an accomplished jurist; Tourgée's writings represent a mountain of dissent against the prevailing tide of racial oppression. A poignant and inspiring study in courage and conviction; Color-Blind Justice offers us an unforgettable portrayal of Albion Tourgée and the principles to which he dedicated his life.
#882813 in Books Elliott Mark 2008-11-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 5.70 x 1.00 x 8.80l; 1.15 #File Name: 019537021X400 pagesColor Blind Justice Albion Tourgee and the Quest for Racial Equality from the Civil War to Plessy v Ferguson
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Highly RecommendedBy Gloria WolkI have recommended this book so often that I was surprised to find I did not enter a review here. It is an inspiring story about one of the heroes of the United States; a hero not only because he was greatly advanced for his time; not only because he followed his speeches and his writings with action; but also because the actions he took put his family and himself in great danger. He actually sent his family to safety in the north; so that he could continue the fight.The author does an outstanding job of melding the life and times that influenced Tourgee with quotes from his writings and creating a story that is difficult to put down and unforgettable.Much as I enjoy getting instant books on kindle; I am glad I own the hardcover edition of this book. I consider it one of my prized possessions.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Karol Kucinskigreat1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Something for todayBy Don GilliamThis book talks about the retreat from reconstruction and the abandonment of civil rights for black people in america after the 1870's. It has lessons for us all in the retreat from the civil rights movement; and abandonment of concern for environment in america after the 1970's. It is not an easy book to get though; but it does illuminate the times.
