I Am a Fugitive from a Georgia Chain Gang!

Contents

C O N T E N T S CHAPTER PAGE, Foreword Introduction by the Rev. Vincent G. Burns I. The War Makes a "Wanderer II. The Wanderer Gets into a Jam III. An Introduction to the Georgia Chain Gang IV. A Decision to "Run Out V. Breaking the Shackles VI. Running the Gauntlet Through Georgia VII. To Chicago and—Freedom VIII. An Unfortunate Marriage IX. Success, Romance and—Betrayal X. The Heavy Hand of Unfeeling Law XI. In the Coils of Legal Red Tape XII. The Fight against Extradition XHI. Back to the Horrors of the Gang XIV. A Request for Money—and a Transfer XV. Life at the Troup County Stockade XVI. Excitement Among the Convicts XVII. A Hearing Before the Prison Commission XVIII. Some Interesting Sidelights on Chain-Gang Life XIX. The Depths of Despair 7 5 9 37 42 47 56 62 6& 78 82 93 10* 107 116 122 134 141 148 166 170 179 8 Contents XX. Hope Revived Once More XXI. The Serious Barrier of Georgia Prejudice XXII. Driven to Desperation XXIII. Preparation for a Daring Break XXIV. Another Try at Breaking the Gang XXV. Almost Recaptured XXVI. Out of Georgia to an Unknown Destination XXVH. A Fugitive in his Native Land 185 190 198 203 211 220 227 238 ...