Civil War officer, Reconstruction "carpetbagger," bestselling novelist, and relentless champion of equal rights, Albion Tourgie battled his entire life for racial justice. Now, in this engaging biography, Elliott offers an insightful portrait of a fearless lawyer, jurist, and writer, who fought for equality long after most Americans had abandoned the ideals of Reconstruction.

Mark Elliott is Assistant Professor of History at Wagner College in New York City.