YAZOO; OR, ON THE PICKET LINE OF FREEDOM IN THE SOUTH. a Personal Narrative
Washington, DC: Published by the author, 1884. First edition. 8vo. 512 pp. Errata slip tipped in. From the preface: "Narrative of the principal incidents and events in the public and private life of the author during his residence in Yazoo County, Mississippi, together with occasional pictures illustrative of the social condition of the people of that state." Reconstruction-era saga, with much of the narrative dealing with the plight of the freedmen. Howes A-795. LCP/HSP Afro-Americana 6820. Not in Work or Blockson catalogue. Owner's name, else very good. Original gilt-stamped brown cloth (rubbed and flecked), old staining on front endpapers, front hinge cracked. Accompanied by a 28 x 12 cm. promotional sheet sent out by the author, with quotes from eight enthusiastic readers, plus a prospectus, 20.5 x 12.5 cm., printed on both sides, shallow chipping around edges, with reviews and testimonials, both items laid in to the front of the book. Item #66385
Price: $375.00