Mrs. Cook and the Klan by Tom Chorneau
A true-crime investigation of the 1925 unsolved killing of an Iowa Sunday school teacher and temperance advocate, Mrs. Cook and the Klan explores the confluence of forces that brought the Ku Klux Klan, lawless gangs, and the temperance movement together in the heartland.
“Booze, law, politics, temperance, racism, and organized crime all converged one hundred years ago in IowaTom Chorneau uncovers the origins of how each of these components became engrained in society, making a small Iowa town a microcosm of the broader country, and dooming Mrs. Cook.”—Brian Haara, author of Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America
“Tom Chorneau’s account of a century-old mystery murder also tells an exceptional history of Iowa and the nation emerging around it. Meticulously researched, this sweeping examination of liquor, politics, and Iowa society reveals an unforgettable cast of crooks, bosses, ministers, crusaders, and drinkers.”—Laura and James Wasserman, authors of Who Saved the Redwoods? The Unsung Heroines of the 1920s Who Fought for Our Redwood Forests
“Tom Chorneau’s deeply researched book revives memories of the feverish battles in America’s heartland over alcohol and race relations. This is a rich and entertaining history that is essential reading.”—Ray Locker, author of Haig’s Coup: How Richard Nixon’s Closest Aide Forced Him from Office
“Tom Chorneau’s account of a century-old mystery murder also tells an exceptional history of Iowa and the nation emerging around it. Meticulously researched, this sweeping examination of liquor, politics, and Iowa society reveals an unforgettable cast of crooks, bosses, ministers, crusaders, and drinkers.”—Laura and James Wasserman, authors of Who Saved the Redwoods? The Unsung Heroines of the 1920s Who Fought for Our Redwood Forests
“Tom Chorneau’s deeply researched book revives memories of the feverish battles in America’s heartland over alcohol and race relations. This is a rich and entertaining history that is essential reading.”—Ray Locker, author of Haig’s Coup: How Richard Nixon’s Closest Aide Forced Him from Office
Tom Chorneau spent nearly thirty years as a journalist, including more than a decade as an investigative reporter for the Associated Press and the San Francisco Chronicle. He is the author of three works of fiction, including Victim Eleven.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781496235848 |
| ISBN 10 | 1496235843 |
| Title | Mrs. Cook and the Klan |
| Author | Tom Chorneau |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Nebraska Press |
| Year published | 2025-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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