On January 17, 1894, a handcuffed 24 year old African-American man was taken to a bridge by the people of Valley Park, Missouri, and a rope was placed around his neck. This is the story. A book by new author Joe Wood. .".".an interesting tale, peppered with real-life accounts...of a dark page from the city's past.""-St. Louis Post-Dispatch
On January 17, 1894, a handcuffed 24 year old African-American man was taken to a bridge by the people of Valley Park, Missouri, and a rope was placed...