Lamb in his Bosom
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1934. First Edition, 20th Printing. First edition, 20th printing. Measuring approximately 8.25" x 5.75" with 345 numbered pages.
This book is in good minus condition. Moderate bumping to both ends of spine. Minor sunning to top and bottom edges of spine and boards. Front hinge is cracked exposing mesh at title page. Small stain to front endpaper. Rear hinge also cracked exposing mesh at rear pastedown. Dust jacket is in fair condition. Heavy chipping to entire spine. Heavy staining and scuffing to both panels. Heavy chipping to rear panel. Front dust jacket flap affixed to front pastedown.
The story of a poor white woman growing to maturity in the Pre-Civil War rural south. The personal and extended family struggles, and ups and downs of day-to-day living, in the rural culture. The author mastered the ability to express her thoughts with rural charm, naivety, with the vernacular dialect and cultural biases intact.
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Inventory # (J12-2). Item #4850
Price: $125.00