When this memoir first appeared in 1948, its author, Dr. Joseph Holley, was often cited for inappropriate accommodation to white supremacy policies. In actuality, as the editors point out in their new edition with a new introduction and foreword, this book is a minor classic serving as a record of the black conservative mind at that time.
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When this memoir first appeared in 1948, its author, Dr. Joseph Holley, was often cited for inappropriate accommodation to white supremacy policies. In actuality, as the editors point out in their new edition with a new introduction and foreword, this book is a minor classic serving as a record of the black conservative mind at that time.
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Add this copy of You Can't Build a Chimney From the Top to cart. $34.00, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by University Press of America.
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Very good. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. 2003 printing. Boyd Brothers edition. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of You Can't Build a Chimney From the Top to cart. $100.00, very good condition, Sold by Old New York Book Shop rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlanta, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1948 by William-Frederick Press.
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Very good. The South Through the Life of a Negro Educator. 226p octavo, illustrated. Stained on the front cover, and spine otherwise a very good copy in green cloth. Holley has written a full page inscription to Mayor M W Tift of Albany georgia where Holley lived and taught. A warm inscription "to M W Tift who as Mayor of Albany....was one of the best friends and helpers of the Negroes in Southwest Georgia. He may be said to have rendered more service to me in building a college for my people than any other one person for which I am grateful" The mayor has pasted the dust jacket to the preliminary pages. Scarce thus.
