[Rarebooks] fs: Seth. Eastern Shore (MD) Memoir, slavery

[Back Creek Books]

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For your consideration:
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(No. 8445 )  Seth, John B. and Mary W. Seth. RECOLLECTIONS OF A LONG LIFE ON
THE EASTERN SHORE.
(Easton): (Press of the Star-Democrat), [1926]. First printing, Hardcover,
Duodecimo, 82 pages, Black & White photographs. Fine.
      Uncommon memoir of life in Talbot County from pre-Civil War days to
the early 20th century. Seth reminisces about hunting, fishing, gardens and
houses, technological changes in his lifetime, and the general pleasantness
of life on the Eastern Shore. His family owned slaves before the Civil War
and he gives several interesting anecdotes about them and the effects of the
War on this lifestyle. PRATT, EASTERN SHORE #148. Bound in paper over boards
with gilt title on upper board, decorative endpapers. Minor rubs at
extremities.    $75.00
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