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Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite
In 1925, Tennessee passed a state law against teaching “any theory that denies the story of creation of man as taught in the bible, and to teach instead that man descended from a lower order of animals.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scopes_Trial). John Scopes, high school science teacher, was charged with teaching evolution. So began the trial that would long be remembered.
Two famous lawyers challenged each other in court. William Jennings Bryan argued for the prosecution, and Clarence Darrow represented the defense. For a short time, the eyes of the world were on Dayton, TN. The town had a short economic boom thanks to the journalists.
Jen Bryant utilizes prose to tell the story of the Scopes trial. She shares the account through the eyes of various people. Bryant successfully educates and entertains readers in her book Ringside 1925. I found her style intriguing and unique. Bryant takes a true event and fictionalized. She uses just the right amount of humor to keep the reader interested. History buffs will enjoy reading Ringside 192.