Life of a Klansman

In 'Life of a Klansman', Edward Ball delves into the story of his great-great-grandfather, Polycarp Constant Lecorgne, a carpenter who became a committed member of the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana after the Civil War. The book is a personal and historical exploration of white supremacy, tracing the violent actions of Lecorgne and the societal context that enabled them.

Ball also seeks out the stories of African Americans affected by his ancestor's actions, providing a nuanced view of the era.