Rhapsody in Black The Life Story of John Jasper
$300.00 USD • Used
Except for some light toning to the endpapers and fore edges, the book is NF. The dust jacket has a small chip to the head of the spine, some light wear to the folds and light soil. Th is the life...
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Except for some light toning to the endpapers and fore edges, the book is NF. The dust jacket has a small chip to the head of the spine, some light wear to the folds and light soil. Th is the life story of John Jasper, a slave who became a precher, who's preaching drew thousands, both black and white. Day is obviously a great admirer of Jasper, and presents a vivid picture of the preacher. Jasper spoke in dialect and Day records many quotes in the book. ; A Broad Brim Book; B & W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 149 pages; This is the biography of John Jasper, born a slave in Virginia, who became a famous evangelist, preaching to both black and white audiences. The author obviously admires Jasper greatly, but he also tried to capture the sound of the preacher by writing many quotes in dialect. The book is a first edition, near fine. The VG dust jacket
Product Info
Publisher: The Judson Press
Year: 1953
Type: Used
Binding: Hardcover
First Edition
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