1. david leeb
He writes that "It is truly curious that four stories, which at first glance seem more remarkable for their dissimilarity than anything else.... ... This theme writes Leeb "is now a kind of literary legend, over a century old, and still going strong." ... What inspired him to write the story was the lynching of a man named Robert Lewis who had been accused, but not tried, for raping a white woman. ... Trescott who quickly loses business in town because of Henry's exploits. ... His stories also carried warm themes and meaningful morals. ...
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- Grade Level: High School