Isbn: 9780807102121 - barber of natchez (wherein a slave is freed and rises to a very high standing;) (17 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Tells the remarkable story of William Johnson, a slave who rose to freedom, business success, and high community standing in the heart of the South, all before 1850. Based on Johnson's diary, letters, and business records, this biography reveals the complicated life of a freedman in Mississippi and a new perspective on antebellum Natchez.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Tells the remarkable story of William Johnson, a slave who rose to freedom, business success, and high community standing in the heart of the South, all before 1850. Based on Johnson's diary, letters, and business records, this biography reveals the complicated life of a freedman in Mississippi and a new perspective on antebellum Natchez.…

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Very good condition. This is a trade size softcover book. Front cover opens an inch when book is flat. Bottom corners of front cover and first 16 pages are bumped. Other cover corners are lightly rubbed. 278 pages with index.

Softcover. Zustand: Fine. Later printing. Fine. Illustrated softcovers. 278 pp. with index. Absorbing account of William Johnson, a free Black in pre-Civil War Louisiana, who nrose from slavery to freedom. In his diary, letters and business records, Johnson portrays his family life, recreations, and friendships with people of both races. The book also describes his wanton murder and the trials of the man who shot him.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. The history of William Johnson, a freed slave, who became a successful businessman in pre-1850 Natchez. In his diary, letters, and business records, William Johnson portrays his family life, recreations, and his friendships with people of both races.

Zustand: As New. This copy is in Like New condition ? crisp, clean, and showing no meaningful signs of use. Pages are bright and free from any marks, writing, or highlighting. The spine is tight and the covers are sharp with no creasing or damage.9780713484458 Every book we list is individually hand-checked by our team at Kisharon Langdon New Chapters. We take pride in honest, accurate grading ? what you read is what you receive. New Chapters is a social enterprise supporting people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People into meaningful work. Your purchase makes a real difference.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 290 pages. Light tanning around page edgeIn The Barber of Natchez, Edwin Adams Davis and William Ransom Hogan tell the remarkable story of William Johnson, a slave who rose to freedom, business succ ess, and high community standing in the heart of the South?all before 1850. Em ancipated as a young boy in 1820, Johnson became a barber?s apprentice and lat er opened several profitable barber shops of his own. As his wealth grew, he exp anded into real estate and acquired large tracts of nearby farm and timber land. The authors explore in detail Johnson?s family, work, and social life, includ ing his friendships with people of both races. They also examine his wanton murd er and the resulting trial of the man accused of shooting him. More than the sto ry of one individual, the narrative also offers compelling insight into the sout hern code of honor, the apprentice system, and the ownership of slaves by free b lacks. Based on Johnson?s two-thousand-page diary, letters, and business recor ds, this extraordinary biography reveals the complicated life of a freedman in M ississippi and a new perspective on antebellum Natchez. …

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. later printing edition. 288 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. pp. 272.