Synopsis This investigative report looks into the events around the 1925 murder trial of an African-American doctor who had bought a home in what was considered a whites-only neighborhood of Detroit. A mob attacked his home, shots were fired, a man lay dead, and Dr. Ossian Sweet, homeowner, was charged with the killing. This account explores Dr. Sweet's personal story, the event's historical context, and the dramatic trial, which included Clarence Darrow for the defense. ARC OF JUSTICE won the 2004 National Book Award in Nonfiction. A New York Times Notable Book for 2004.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2005-04-15 | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Length: | 415 pages | | Height: | 8.5 in | | Width: | 5.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 13.6 oz |
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