The Barber of Natchez tells the story of a slave who rose to freedom, business success, and high community standing in the heart of the Southall before 1850. Emancipated in 1820, Johnson became a barbers apprentice and later opened several profitable barber shops of his own. The authors explore Johnsons family, work, and social life, as well as his murder and the trial of the man accused of shooting him. More than the story of one individual, the narrative offers compelling insight into the southern code of honor, the ...
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The Barber of Natchez tells the story of a slave who rose to freedom, business success, and high community standing in the heart of the Southall before 1850. Emancipated in 1820, Johnson became a barbers apprentice and later opened several profitable barber shops of his own. The authors explore Johnsons family, work, and social life, as well as his murder and the trial of the man accused of shooting him. More than the story of one individual, the narrative offers compelling insight into the southern code of honor, the apprentice system, and the ownership of slaves by free blacks.
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Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 290 p. Contains: Unspecified. Wherein a Slave Is Freed and Rises to a Very High Standing;. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.
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Fine Condition. Quantity Available: 1. Category: African Americans; ISBN: 0807102121. ISBN/EAN: 9780807102121. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 3359.
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