The Nation's Peril. Twelve Years' Experience in the South. Then and Now. The Ku Klux Klan, a Complete Exposition of the Order: Its Purpose, Plans, Operations, Social and Political Significance; The Nation's Salvation.

"The Nation's Peril" by Anonymous is a revealing study of the Ku Klux Klan's grip on the post-Civil War South. The book shines light on the Klan’s frightening beginnings, strategies, and the widespread fear it spread among black and white people. It shares shocking stories of violence and mistreatment of those who resisted Klan ideas. The book emphasizes the stories of people like Edward Thompson, killed simply for his Republican views, and the Furguson family, who faced terrible violence for supporting civil rights. The book serves as a powerful reminder of the pressing need to address racial violence and human rights during Reconstruction by illustrating the psychological impact on communities forced to live in fear, and the organized nature of the Klan's intimidation and violence.