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Overview"When attorney John Jay Cornelison severely beat Kentucky Superior Court judge Richard Reid in public on April 16, 1884, for allegedly injuring his< honor, the event became front-page news. Would Reid react as a Christian gentleman, a man of the law, and let the legal system take its course, or would he follow the manly dictates of the code of honor and challenge his assailant? James C. Klotter crafts a detective story, using historical, medical, legal, and psychological clues to piece together answers to the tragedy that followed. """"This book is a gem. . . . Klotter's astute organisation and gripping narrative add to the book's appeal. . . . [He] has written a fascinating book that will be of interest to a wide audience."""" - American Historical Review """"A moving story well told, it does force the reader to reflect on our own era and consider whether we value leaders who respect the rule of law or those who believe that honor demands swift and bloody vengeance no matter the costs."""" - Ohio Valley History """"A rich and compelling work that offers fresh insights into the tense interplay among religion, law, and honor in the American South.""""- Register of the Kentucky Historical Society" Full Product DetailsAuthor: James C. KlotterPublisher: Louisiana State University Press Imprint: Louisiana State University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.333kg ISBN: 9780807131589ISBN 10: 080713158 Pages: 197 Publication Date: 30 March 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJames C. Klotter is the author, coauthor, or editor of over a dozen books, including A New History of Kentucky; The Breckinridges of Kentucky, 1760-1981; and Kentucky: Portrait in Paradox, 1900-1950. The State Historian of Kentucky and a professor of history at Georgetown College, he lives in Lexington. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |