The Klan Unmasked

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simmons, W. J. (William Joseph), 1880-1945.

Contributor:

Murdoch, J. A.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Klan Unmasked" by W. J. Simmons is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide an insider's perspective on the Ku Klux Klan, detailing its organization, beliefs, and the reasons for its existence at the time. Simmons, a founder of the Klan, seeks to defend its image against public criticism and to explain its perceived necessity in preserving Anglo-Saxon civilization. The opening of the book serves as a foreword where Simmons outlines the purpose of his writing. He explains that the Klan emerged as a response to perceived threats during the Reconstruction era, positioning itself as a defender of white supremacy and American values. He acknowledges that the Klan has been the target of public backlash and emphasizes that its secrecy and exclusivity are akin to other fraternal organizations. Simmons arranges to elucidate the Klan's mission through various chapters, arguing for its relevance in protecting American ideals amidst growing immigration and societal changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Tim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-12-10