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Color Blind Justice Albion Tourgee and the Quest for Racial Equality from the Civil War to Plessy v Ferguson Author: Mark Elliott Civil War officer, Reconstruction "carpetbagger," best-selling novelist, and relentless champion of equal rights--Albion Tourgee battled his entire life for racial justice. Now, in this engaging biography, Mark Elliott offers an insightful portrait of a fearless lawyer, jurist, and writer, who fought for equality long after most Americans had ab...  more »andoned the ideals of Reconstruction. Elliott provides a fascinating account of Tourgee's life, from his childhood in the Western Reserve region of Ohio (then a hotbed of abolitionism), to his years as a North Carolina judge during Reconstruction, to his memorable role as lead plaintiff's counsel in the landmark Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson. Tourgee's brief coined the phrase that justice should be "color-blind," and his career was one long campaign to make good on that belief. A redoubtable lawyer and an accomplished jurist, Tourgee's writings represent a mountain of dissent against the prevailing tide of racial oppression. A poignant and inspiring study in courage and conviction, Color-Blind Justice offers us an unforgettable portrayal of Albion Tourgee and the principles to which he dedicated his life.  « less Post This Book Login | Register ISBN-13: 9780195370218 ISBN-10: 019537021X Publication Date: 11/30/2008 Pages: 400 Rating: Currently 0/5 Stars.   ? 0 stars, based on 0 rating Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Book Type: Paperback Other Versions: Hardcover Members Wishing: 2 Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review

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