SOCIAL SCIENCES
Fireside, Harvey

The "Mississippi Burning" Civil Rights Murder Conspiracy Trial

(4) YA Headline Court Cases series. Each volume in this series explores a major court case involving the labor movement (Haymarket), suffrage (Anthony), and civil rights ("Mississippi Burning"). Though somewhat blandly written, the well-documented texts provide historical background, present each side, and discuss the legacy for later generations. The books are illustrated with black-and-white photos and reproductions. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Headline Court Cases titles: The Haymarket Square Riot Trial, The "Mississippi Burning" Civil Rights Murder Conspiracy Trial, and The Susan B. Anthony Women's Voting Rights Trial.]

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