In 1932; a black man was found hanging on Rattlesnake Mountain in Fauquier County. A mob set fire to his body. Officials identified the remains as Shedrick Thompson; wanted for the abduction and rape of a local white woman. Some claimed Thompson killed himself―the final act of a desperate fugitive. But residents knew better; calling the tragedy a lynching―the last one known in Virginia. Author Jim Hall takes an in-depth look at the events to expose a complex and disturbing chapter in Virginia history.
#1781152 in Books 2011-05-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .33 x 6.00l; .45 #File Name: 1460986075132 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful book full of ghost stories and buried treasureBy CustomerThe reader really needs to know up front that this is not a treasure map book. It's not spelled out up front; but instead is stated much later that: IT IS ILLEGAL TO TREASURE HUNT IN STATE AND NATIONAL PARKS. Yep; it's a felony. However; knowing that; the book itself brims with tales of lost treasure; close calls; missed opportunities; and possibly guardian spirits. All in all; a fantastic read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Desert GuardianSome good info; some that is in many of the books on the subject but worth the read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good infornationBy Pat Courtneyinteresting book on the southwest
