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Fictionalized, but based on true accounts, of a former enslaved man in the post-Civil War South making his way back "home" to his old master. First self-published by the author in 1920, this is th...
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Fictionalized, but based on true accounts, of a former enslaved man in the post-Civil War South making his way back "home" to his old master. First self-published by the author in 1920, this is the First Edition, first printing, from the J. W. Burke Co. of Macon, GA, from 1932 (First, thus). Small16 mo (5.25" x 7") in mottled light blue wrappers, lettered in darker blue script to front cover, stapled binding. In 47 pages with list of author's other books in rear, duo-fold map stapled in center. Condition is Good+: completely clean & unmarked inside save for faded gift inscription to verso of half title page dated 1937. Frontispiece of the author is tearing away from binding at lower edge, about 2" up; all other pages secure. Exterior edges of both covers extend beyond the page edges & show many small, short tears to fore edge; interior pages flawless. Noticeable stain to front cover, nowhere else. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm Pacific time; later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
Product Info
Publisher: J. W. Burke Company
Year: 1932
Type: Used
Binding: Softcover
First Edition
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