Fire in a Canebrake: The Last Mass Lynching in America
by Laura Wexler
A meticulously researched account of the last mass lynching in America, exploring its causes, aftermath, and the struggle for justice in the Jim Crow South.
About This Book
Fire in a Canebrake examines the 1946 lynching of two African American couples in Walton County, Georgia.
The book draws on court records, interviews, and archival sources to reconstruct the events.
It places the incident within the broader context of racial violence in the post-World War II South.
Laura Wexler explores how the case was investigated and why justice was never fully served.
The narrative highlights the lasting effects on the local community and American society.
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