John Brown: American Crisis Biographies.
by Du Bois, W.E.B
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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About This Item
Philadephia: George W. Jacobs, 1909. First edition of this scarce biography on Brown, which was printed in a very small run. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Edited by Ellis Paxton Oberholzer. This set represents an invaluable assembly of the works of the pioneering African American scholar, activist, and creative genius....The introductions to the individual volumes are written by such distinguished scholars as to make those writings indispensable treasures in their own right. Recommended for all public libraries and essential for every academic institution" (Library Journal).
Synopsis
David Roediger is Kendrick Babcock Professor of History at the University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign). His books include The Wages of Whiteness and, as editor, Black on White .
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 86458
- Title
- John Brown: American Crisis Biographies.
- Author
- Du Bois, W.E.B
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George W. Jacobs
- Place of Publication
- Philadephia
- Date Published
- 1909
- Keywords
- John Brown: American Crisis Biographies, W.E.B. Du Bois First Edition
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography and Autobiography;
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