Mob Rule in New Orleans Robert Charles and His Fight to Death, the Story of His Life, Burning Human Beings Alive, Other Lynching Statistics

A stark, meticulously compiled record of the racial terror that erupted in New Orleans at the turn of the century, this work draws directly from contemporary newspaper accounts to lay out the brutal reality of mob violence. The author presents the facts without embellishment, letting the raw details of assaults, beatings and lynchings speak for themselves while also chronicling the broader pattern of racial oppression across the United States.

The narrative opens with a chilling episode in which two Black men are stopped by police on a quiet street, leading to a violent confrontation that spirals into a week of bloodshed. Through vivid, newspaper‑sourced descriptions, the listener is taken into the streets where lawlessness reigned and ordinary citizens grappled with the choice between silence and action. The book serves both as a historical testimony and a call to remember these injustices, urging listeners to confront the past with clear eyes.