Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839
by KEMBLE, Frances Anne
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- first
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1863. First. hardcover. very good(-). 337 pages + 10 pages of ads at rear. Thick 12mo, original blind-stamped brown cloth; spine faded & extremities worn; scattered faint stains and small spots in the text. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1863. First American edition, first issue ("about" repeated on page 314, line 6). A very good(-) copy.<br/> <br/> FIRST PRINTING OF THE WORD "VEGETARIAN" (page 198) -- "If I had had to be my own cook, I should inevitably become a vegetarian." "This book portrays the mistreatment of the unfortunate blacks and describes in minute detail the clothing, medical care, illiteracy, diseases, food, religious life, and difficulties of the slaves, especially those of the Negro women. Interspersed with bitter comments on slavery are excellent word pictures of the natural life and scenery of Georgia." Clark III, 187. Howes K-70. Work p. 292.<br/> <br/>
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- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
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- 305749
- Title
- Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839
- Author
- KEMBLE, Frances Anne
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - very good(-)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1863
- Keywords
- Kemble,Fanny
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