Kentucky Justice, Southern Honor, and American Manhood: Understanding the Life and Death of Richard Reid (Southern Biography Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (703 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 080713158X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 197 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author James C. . Klotter is the author, coauthor, or editor of over a dozen books, including A New History of Kentucky; The Breckinridges of Kentucky, 1760–1981; and Kentucky: Portrait in Paradox, 1900–1950. The State Historian of Kentucky and a professor of history at Georgetown College, he lives in Lexington
Came super quick. I've corresponded with Mr Came super quick. I've corresponded with Mr. Klotter since reading this and based on our dialogue and reading parts of this book (which is fantastic) I was able to locate some long lost family members!. "A Tragedy in the Realm of Honor" according to Bertram Wyattbrown. James Klotter's sensitive portrayal of a post-Civil War controversy over a legal dispute demonstrates the powerful force of the southern code of honor that one might have thought dead given the humiliating southern defeat in war. In this case Kentuckian Richard Reid's refusal to avenge a thrashing by a disgruntled and half-mad loser in a law suit led to the downfall a
When attorney John Jay Cornelison severely beat Kentucky Superior Court judge Richard Reid in public on April 16, 1884, for allegedly injuring his honor, the event became front-page news. Klotter’s astute organization and gripping narrative add to the book’s appeal. He has written a fascinating book that will be of interest to a wide audience.” —American Historical Review“A moving story well told, it does force the reader to reflect on our own era and consider whether we value leaders who respect the rule of law or those who believe that honor demands swift and bloody vengeance no matter the costs.” —Ohio Valley History“A rich and compelling work that offers fresh insights into the tense interplay among religion, law, and honor in the American South.” —Register of the Kentucky Historical Society. Would Reid react as a Christian gentleman, a man of the law, and let the legal system take its course, or would he follow the manly dictates of the code of honor and challenge his assai
The State Historian of Kentucky and a professor of history at Georgetown College, he lives in Lexington. Klotter is the author, coauthor, or editor of over a dozen books, including A New History of Kentucky; The Breckinridges of Kentucky, 1760–1981; and Kentucky: Portrait in Paradox, 1900–1950. . James