[Rarebooks] FS: Only UNCLE TOM'S CABIN had a greater impact.

[Charles Agvent]

A copy in inferior condition sold yesterday on ebay for slightly more money.

KEMBLE,  Frances  Anne.  JOURNAL  OF A  RESIDENCE  ON  A  GEORGIAN
PLANTATION  IN  1838-1839. New York: Harper 1863. First Edition.  337,
10  pp.  Original purple cloth. Howes K-70; New Howes K-69 "b".  First
issue  reading of p. 314. The day-by-day account of the famous English
actress's  years  on  her  husband's  plantation  in  Georgia.  Clark,
TRAVELS  IN  THE  OLD  SOUTH,  Vol.   III:  "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  Negro
women."   Light  wear  to
spine tips. Very Good                                          $300.00

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