The New South Investigated (1888)

The New South Investigated is a historical non-fiction book written by David Augustus Straker and first published in 1888. The book explores the social, economic, and political changes that occurred in the Southern United States after the Civil War and during the Reconstruction era. Straker examines the impact of slavery on the region, as well as the efforts to rebuild and modernize the South after the war. He also discusses the rise of the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups, as well as the struggles of African Americans to assert their rights and achieve equality. The book provides a detailed and insightful look into a pivotal period in American history, shedding light on the complex issues and challenges faced by the South during this time.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.