My Life in the South by Author Jacob Stroyer 1898 4th Edition - Signed.

$175.00
Born into slavery in 1849, My Life in the South is Jacob Stroyer's engrossing first hand look at his life as a slave. After the Civil War, Stroyer moved to Salem, Massachusetts and became a minister. A much sought-after speaker, he was urged by listeners to write down his memories. Originally published in 1879 when he was thirty, this is a fascinating collection of stories about the training, discipline and burdens the slave had to bear as well as some of the customs of slaves and southern society. 12mo hardcover. No jacket (as issued). 100pp. Gilt titles on front cover. Brown cloth over boards. Wear to exterior. Tips are rubbed. Head and toe of spine are bumped. Some spotting and discoloration to covers. Binding is secure. Signed by author on frontspiece. Some toning and foxing with age, but text block is clear. G+
Born into slavery in 1849, My Life in the South is Jacob Stroyer's engrossing first hand look at his life as a slave. After the Civil War, Stroyer moved to Salem, Massachusetts and became a minister. A much sought-after speaker, he was urged by listeners to write down his memories. Originally published in 1879 when he was thirty, this is a fascinating collection of stories about the training, discipline and burdens the slave had to bear as well as some of the customs of slaves and southern society. 12mo hardcover. No jacket (as issued). 100pp. Gilt titles on front cover. Brown cloth over boards. Wear to exterior. Tips are rubbed. Head and toe of spine are bumped. Some spotting and discoloration to covers. Binding is secure. Signed by author on frontspiece. Some toning and foxing with age, but text block is clear. G+