The Free State of Jones and The Echo of the Black Horn: Two Sides of the Life an

Description: The Free State of Jones and The Echo of the Black Horn by Thomas Jefferson Knight, Ethel Knight, Jim Kelly "The life and activities of Captain Newton Knight originally published in 1935; The echo of the Black Horn originally published in 1951 by Parthenon Press."--Title page verso. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Subject of the upcoming film Free State of Jones, this book provides recollections of the man who took on the Confederacy during the Civil War and established the liberated Mississippi county.Soldier, Father, Rebel. Outlaw. A man of deep convictions, Captain Newt Knight disagreed with the values of the South and was accused of deserting the Confederate army. He was a believer in doing what was just. During the Civil War, he formed his own band of deserters who would rebel against the Confederacy and support the Union. In the spring of 1864, the government in Jones County was effectively overthrown, and, the county was dubbed "The Free State of Jones." Eventually, Knight would establish a mixed race town for both whites and former slaves to inhabit together. This edition merges two rare books on the subject; Thomas Jefferson Knights The Life and Activities of Captain Newt Knight and Ethel Knights The Echo at the Black Horn. Each paints a singular portrait of this elusive historical figure. Was he Civil War-Era Robin Hood or a manipulative cult leader? Both surely have fictitious elements determined by the authors biases. Historian Jim Kelly provides a forward that helps examine the importance of each position on Newt Knights role in the conflict and what his motivations truly were.Now the subject of a new feature film, the experiences of Newt Knight will be brought back to light. This highly informative book helps to explore his life and give an in-depth look at the man-through the eyes of his son and grand-niece. Author Biography Thomas Jefferson Knight was the only son of Newton Knight. He wrote The Life and Activities of Captain Newt Knight in order to provide a candid portrait of his father.Ethel Knight was a Mississippi historian and the grand-niece of Newton Knight.Jim Kelly is a historian, film consultant and the former dean of Jones County Junior College in Jones County, Mississippi. He currently lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. Long Description Subject of the upcoming film Free State of Jones , this book provides recollections of the man who took on the Confederacy during the Civil War and established the liberated Mississippi county. Soldier, Father, Rebel. Outlaw. A man of deep convictions, Captain Newt Knight disagreed with the values of the South and was accused of deserting the Confederate army. He was a believer in doing what was just. During the Civil War, he formed his own band of deserters who would rebel against the Confederacy and support the Union. In the spring of 1864, the government in Jones County was effectively overthrown, and, the county was dubbed "The Free State of Jones." Eventually, Knight would establish a mixed race town for both whites and former slaves to inhabit together. This edition merges two rare books on the subject; Thomas Jefferson Knights The Life and Activities of Captain Newt Knight and Ethel Knights The Echo at the Black Horn . Each paints a singular portrait of this elusive historical figure. Was he Civil War-Era Robin Hood or a manipulative cult leader? Both surely have fictitious elements determined by the authors biases. Historian Jim Kelly provides a forward that helps examine the importance of each position on Newt Knights role in the conflict and what his motivations truly were. Now the subject of a new feature film, the experiences of Newt Knight will be brought back to light. This highly informative book helps to explore his life and give an in-depth look at the man--through the eyes of his son and grand-niece. Details ISBN1944686959 Author Jim Kelly Short Title FREE STATE OF JONES & THE ECHO Language English ISBN-10 1944686959 ISBN-13 9781944686956 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1947 Pages 404 Year 2016 Imprint Skyhorse Publishing Subtitle Two Sides of the Life and Activities of Captain Newt Knight Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States DEWEY 976.255 NZ Release Date 2016-07-28 US Release Date 2016-07-28 UK Release Date 2016-07-28 Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Publication Date 2016-07-28 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-07-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137874087;

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