The history of the fight for free press has never been more vital in our own time, when journalists are targeted as enemies of the people. In this brilliant and rigorously researched history, award-winning journalist and author KenEllingwood animates the life and times of abolitionist newspaper editor Elijah Lovejoy.

First to Fallilluminates this flawed yet heroic figure who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for free press rights in a timewhen theFirstAmendment offered little protection for those who daredtocritique Americas peculiar institution. Author: Ken Ellingwood. Hardcover; 400 pages.

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