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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Add this copy of Barber of Natchez (Wherein a Slave is Freed and Rises to cart. $1.75, good condition, Sold by Orion Tech rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Arlington, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by LSU Press.
Add this copy of Barber of Natchez (Wherein a Slave is Freed and Rises to cart. $1.78, good condition, Sold by Once Upon A Time Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by LSU Press.
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
Add this copy of Barber of Natchez (Wherein a Slave is Freed and Rises to cart. $1.78, fair condition, Sold by Once Upon A Time Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by LSU Press.
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Fair. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
Add this copy of Barber of Natchez (Wherein a Slave is Freed and Rises to cart. $1.98, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by LSU Press.
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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.
Add this copy of Barber of Natchez (Wherein a Slave is Freed and Rises to cart. $2.37, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by LSU Press.
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Add this copy of Barber of Natchez (Wherein a Slave is Freed and Rises to cart. $2.37, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by LSU Press.
Add this copy of Barber of Natchez (Wherein a Slave is Freed and Rises to cart. $2.94, very good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by LSU Press.
Add this copy of Barber of Natchez (Wherein a Slave is Freed and Rises to cart. $3.00, very good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by LSU Press.
Add this copy of The Barber of Natchez to cart. $3.24, like new condition, Sold by Archer's Used & Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kent, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Louisiana State University Press.
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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.
