Great Courage, Autobiography of Lucius D. Amerson, First Black Sheriff Elected in the South After Reconstruction

Great Courage is the extraordinary story of the life of Lucius D. Ameson, The First Black Sheriff Elected in The South After Reconstruction. In these exciting pages, Sheriff Amos, as he was known by citizens of the rural communities of Macon County, tells of his experiences as a Korean war veteran who became known for his ‘no-nonsense” and “in your face” style of law enforcement. He won the respect of black and white citizens by enforcing the law fairly and equally, regardless of color.