A spy in Canaan : how the FBI used a famous civil rights photographer to infiltrate the movement /
Ernest Withers captured some of the most iconic moments of the civil rights movement, from the rare photo of Martin Luther King Jr. in repose to the haunting photo of Emmet Till's great-uncle pointing an accusing finger at Till's killers. He was trusted and beloved by King's inner cir...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Brooklyn, New York :
Melville House,
[2017]
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| Summary: | Ernest Withers captured some of the most iconic moments of the civil rights movement, from the rare photo of Martin Luther King Jr. in repose to the haunting photo of Emmet Till's great-uncle pointing an accusing finger at Till's killers. He was trusted and beloved by King's inner circle, and had a front row seat to history. But what most people don't know is that Withers was an informant for the FBI, and his photos helped the Bureau identify and surveil the era's greatest figures. This book explores the life, complex motivations and legacy of this fascinating figure. |
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| Physical Description: | xvii, 349 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781612193410 1612193412 |