The Terrible Mysteries Of The Ku-Klux-Klan (1868)

The Terrible Mysteries of the Ku-Klux-Klan is a book written by an anonymous author who goes by the pseudonym ""Scalpel."" The book was originally published in 1868 and provides a detailed account of the Ku Klux Klan, a secret society that was formed in the United States after the Civil War.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Ku Klux Klan. The first chapter provides a brief history of the organization, including its origins, its rise to power, and its eventual downfall. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the Klan's inner workings, including its rituals, its hierarchy, and its methods of intimidation and violence.Throughout the book, Scalpel exposes the Ku Klux Klan as a cruel and brutal organization that used violence and intimidation to maintain power and control over African Americans and other minority groups. He describes in detail the Klan's methods of torture and murder, including lynching, burning, and mutilation.Despite the graphic nature of the book, Scalpel also provides a thoughtful analysis of the Klan's motivations and psychology. He argues that the Klan was driven by a deep-seated fear of change and a desire to maintain the social order that had existed before the Civil War.Overall, The Terrible Mysteries of the Ku-Klux-Klan is a powerful and important book that sheds light on one of the darkest periods in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the legacy of racism and violence in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.